Today, I met the king of Ethiopia (well, that is who he said he was)! He didn't look quite like I would have thought but he declared himself as a gentle man who has a huge job. He also believes "the great Father above makes easy all jobs to which we have been assigned". Now how do you argue with that? And where, you might ask, did I meet the king? On the waterfront of yet another bay, Hermanas, watching the whale mothers teaching their calves the art of holding their breaths, diving, rising to the surface, and spouting through their blow holes, of course! The king may have been a little eccentric, but this place is also.
We went on this excursion after attending morning worship at the Anglican church in Muselberg. The church is a deliberate experiment in mirroring the new South Africa in their staff and congregation. It certainly seems to work well. I really saw the true blend rather than "token" representation. It was a wonderful worshipful experience.
Again we crossed the mountains, but went deeper inland on this trip, before emerging again overlooking the Atlantic. The drive reminded me of the Shenadoah. There were orchards in full bloom along the highway. Then vineyards and farm wineries. Been told that South African wine is some of the best in the world, but I certainly will have to take their word on that. Remember, I'm a good ole Baptist girl who has a world class allergy to the sulfates in wine!! Shucks!!
We are playing hooky tonight. Can you believe it? These heathens have Sunday evening services in most of their churches!!! And yes, people attend.
Tomorrow will be a difficult day in some ways as I say "goodbye" to most of the class. I just hope that something I've taught will make bag assembly easier for them. I've certainly learned from them. Courage, tenacity, willingness, service, and joy in the face of tremendous obstacles exudes from these people. I hope my photos have captured some of it. When I get back to my computer, I will share them with you.
Thank you as you have read and shared my adventure. Continue to read as I post the last editions from the "dark continent". Pray for the people and me as I end my time here.
Cape Town Seamstress
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2 comments:
Hi Sis,
I, too, have enjoyed reading as you described so well what you are seeing and feeling. When will you actually be leaving there/ Wednesday? Knowing how you take it all to heart and store ii in your mind's eye, I'm sure it will be doubly hard to leave. Is there any chance that you may get the opportunity to go back there? if you want to, then that's how we will pray.
looking forward to seeing you Thursday. Joe and I will try to be at the airport in plenty of time so just stay patient with us until we see you. Love, Martha
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog everyday. I always knew you had words (LOTS of words), but I didn't know you were so . . . . I can't think of the word I'm looking for, but you are so descriptive that I can visualize it, just like reading a professional author who can draw you into the story. (Sorry for the run on sentence). I've laughed and cried while reading your blog. Like Sean said, I can't wait 'til Thanksgiving so that we can see you and hear the unabridged stories, as only you can tell. I love and miss you.
XOXOXO
Stacey
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