Celebration

Well the past week has been full of new experiences both fun and sad. Feb. has been a celebration of Carnival or Mardi Gras here in Ferrier, nothing extravagant but fun things that allow people joy even if only for short periods. Last week the children at Berecca made masks, put glitter in their hair and marched around the school yard. Even the adults got involved and wanted their pictures taken as much as the kids. Friday Jackson's school celebrated by loading the younger children in the back of the pickup wearing masks and glitter and paraded thru the village. Wol and I sat in the backseat with four other children and another adult. COZY!!! This wasn't a full size backseat but the kind where your knees are almost under your chin. Preceding us was an old pickp with a sound system blaring music down the street. After parade music and dancing at the school.

The next day same pickup with sound system parked near the house playing music for a 29 year old young man who died. Later in the day the whole procession walked down the street carrying the casket.

Church Sunday didn't start out too good as a little boy on the bench in front of me was absolutely terrified of the "white" woman and let everyone know. Afer the service several of the older ladies grabbed me by the arm and danced in the aisle with me. Think maybe we should try that at Central. I know they truly showed me the love of Christ by making me feel included.

Am lookimg forward to Mission Waco's visit over spring break.

The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Joyfully,

Barbara