As another day comes and goes, we are again struck by the
daunting challenge of putting into words the experience we are having here in
Moyo. Here’s another feeble attempt.
Our entire team has been fully engaged, very eager to ask
questions of the community and World Vision as well as sharing their thoughts
during our evening reflections. Every day seems to open up new horizons of
insight and discovery, both general and very personal. It’s really only been a
couple days in the ADP but it is already evident that the hearts of the trip
participants have been forever touched.
This morning we arrived to joyful sounds of children singing
in a clearing near the grade school.
The Crosbys had to leave this afternoon for Livingstone, en
route to the World Vision International board meeting in Tanzania; but before
they did, they had a great visit with their three sponsored children.
Glo’s had the privilege of meeting Clayton, the child she
sponsors through World Vision. What she was not prepared for was the surprise
she encountered when she arrived at the home. The family had been tipped off to
the fact that today was her 76th birthday, and they treated her to a
beautiful rendition of “Happy Birthday to You!” She was overwhelmed with joy
and awe.
Watch Glo's birthday video here:
https://vimeo.com/78800756
Later, over 100 primary school children also sang to her. Mike & Becky Montgomery also visited one
of their sponsored children, and they said it was a wonderful experience.
Another highlight of the day was the chance to meet with a
group of pastors who have formed a pastor’s fellowship, with the aim of uniting
the approximately 80 worshipping congregations in Moyo around a unified vision
for caring for their community. It was an encouraging experience for all of us.
Well, that’s it for now folks!
Eli & Paul
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