Today is our Sabbath here. We take it on Wednesdays because there is clinic on Sundays. It is so nice to have a day set aside to rest and relax. We had mango oatmeal for breakfast and then did a little family worship and prayer time. It is a good time to check in with the kids to see how they are doing and what they are thinking about being here. So far so good!
As I wrote in the previous post, Samuel had his birthday just after we arrived. Samuel turned 7 on the 13th. My dad's birthday is on the 12th and he is 60 years older than Samuel. We had a birthday party with my family the weekend before we left. Here is my dad and Samuel blowing out their candles on their birthday cherry pies!
There were also a couple 1st birthdays at the Ficker home the week we arrived so they decided to have a little party and bonfire. They were so sweet to include Samuel in the celebration. Here he is with his birthday cupcake.
And, of course, we had to have a little party on his actual birthday day! We packed the "7" candle and a few presents and had our own celebration on Sunday. He asked for beans and rice for his birthday dinner which is VERY doable here!
We haven't been just celebrating since we arrived. Don has helped with the three weekly clinics - Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. The kids and I did some unpacking and even a little school while Don was busy. We also went to the children's home on Monday. We will post pictures of that day next.
It is funny to us how we can just jump right back in here as if we never left. The temperatures have been very springlike even a little chilly at night. We very quickly adapted to the wonderful weather!
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