Good-Bye Celebration for our friend Hawa
This past week, we had the sweet sadness of saying good-bye to our dear friend Hawa who has been a part of the Women's Empowerment ministry in Eastleigh since its beginning back in 2008. Hawa and her beautiful daughters are leaving for resettlement after years of patient waiting and earnest prayer. Please remember her as she makes this great journey with her girls.
We joined the ladies of Noor for the party at our local Java House, where the highlight was a cake that the ladies actually fed each other. It was like a wedding reception with everyone receiving fork-fulls of cake from their neighbours. Every one cleaned their plate by feeding someone else, it was a fun tradition that we had never experienced before. What a neat picture of sharing and having your needs met by your community.
Emma's well-roasted marshmallow
Speaking of feeding someone -- We have had a great weekend with our kids and friends. Our friends Mel and Kerry brought over graham crackers and marshmallows for our Friday night campfire.
Ava and Mel feeding each other
Ava being fed cake by Hawa's daughter Safiya
Hi Aaron and Erica
ReplyDeleteWhat a different tradition but meaningful. I will try to remember Hawa and her daughters in prayer. They must be excited but also fearful.
God Bless you
Love Jane