“Just go with it” has been basically our life motto since we’ve arrived here. So many times we don’t really know what is happening, and it turns out that what is going on is a big deal, and we are caught in the middle of it.
For example, this past Sunday there was a baby dedication for JT Koroma (the principle) and his family. The scope of this event was much larger than at home…more comparable to a wedding, actually. Anyways, the staff of CRC was supposed to be presenting JT with a gift in front of the church. Well, soon the gift presentation turned into a vigorous song-and-dance session in front of the church in honor of JT. As usual, I did not know the songs Finah (the class 2 teacher) and the rest of the staff were singing, and it appeared that their dancing was of the make-it-up-as-you-go variety. So I just went with the flow and started mouthing the words and dancing as enthusiastically as possible. Predictably, the sight of a tall white guy making a fool of himself was almost too much for the congregation, which kept looking over at Adrienne to get her reaction as well.
8 comments:
I would have loved to be there to support Adrienne as she felt so proud of her white skinned dancing husband! Thinking of you both often...what an amazing and indescribable appreciation of life the experience will bring you.
Love Tor (and my white dancing husband...he may be more your kind of competition Joe!)
Can't wait to see this at a staff meeting next year.
My son in law is the best!!! He's not bugged by bugs or threatened by being the only white dancing and singing guy in the crowd. I say go for the gusto Joe---yo the man.
Love and lots of prayers for you!
Mom Loewen
Joe, we need to talk. How do you get your mother-in-law to speak so kindly of you...I really need some advice...
we can't wait until the dedication of your first baby...watch out Peace Portal!
Yes, that was us Zuidhof's writing that comment above...I'm thinking that Jesse will be there to lead the way. His dance moves are amazingly creative, but apparently he has a lot to learn from you Joe.
Thanks for keeping us updated! I enjoy reading your blog . . grateful that you're fitting into the community and how much help you can be to the people there. Thanks for sending Fannah's letter . . according to Norm, he's quite the character. Continuing to pray for you both . . Grace (Groot)
Hey guys, love the pictures and the stories. Glad to hear you are feeling better about everything, I am sure it was culture shock.
Not too much new here, (well, ok maybe a little!)the cabin progresses, babies are being born, my tummy is getting bigger, Kim's got WAY smaller, Jolene is teaching again, Noelle has teeth (at last!), Sawyer has a deep adoration for Thomas the Train, Sadie believes she is Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz, so like I said not too much new!
Anyways, hope all is well!
Love and prayers,
Sarah & Leighton
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