Darin's Journal
Darin's Journal 7/09/05 - 6:45amGreetings from Rehoboth. It is cold here. As I write this morning I am wearing everything I brought south... and wishing I had the rest of my clothes that are at Dieters. At the moment I see Mike is up praying a few hundred yards away on a picnic table. I think everyone else is sleeping in. Well deserved.
Apparently while we were in Windhoek yesterday (stopped there on the way to Rehoboth) some stranger on a street corner asked a group of our girls, "Are you born again?" The question has turned into deep discussion throughout our team. I keep telling people, "look it up" in John 3. We'll see where that goes. I wish I'd have had the lady ask me. (CCA folks know how much fun that would be!)
We arrived last night at the Spa and enjoyed a marvelous dinner at the Oahan Dam Resort. Springbok was the main attraction - and WOW it was good. I can see why lions like them so much. I thoroughly enjoyed the time with Brenda and Sylvia, who we invited to join us for the meal. Catching up was fun.
After our meal we retreated to the Spa, where most of the team took a plunge and enjoyed. Getting out of the hot water into the cold air made for some silly moments. At our debrief we read the comments from home parents and friends have posted. MANY LAUGHS. Few tears. All the way on the other side of the world, we're still so very close to those at home praying for us and thinking about us. Most hit the sack... a few stayed up and talked. I spent some more quality time talking with Diandre and Carli. These young women amaze me. They really are the future. Thank you Lord for wonderful conversations like these. I never cease to be amazed on these trips - the conversations we share could easily have been shared at home, but you just know they wouldn't. Something about being so out of the ordinary.
Breakfast is needing to be prepared. Mike got eggs but no bacon. What is wrong with that man? Samantha is planning to make omlettes for us. The plan for the day is to spend some time in Block E - the poorest section of Rehoboth playing with children, and then to do the fund raiser tonight.
posted by Darin @ 2:39 PM
9 Comments:
Thanks, Germaine and Darin, for being our eyes and ears once again.
As this week winds down, I can't imagine the feelings that everyone will be experiencing, knowing they will be leaving a place that is now so much a part of their lives.
Hey Darin, I am so looking forward to that coffee now!
peace and prayers to all
special hugs to Adria and Diandre
Dad
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Do you guys ever leave your computers??? ;-)~
Thanks again for the updates. Who needs cell phones, this is much more personal.
Samantha I can only imagine the positive impact this trip has had, you aways seem to take your travels to a level that a "tourist" could not. It is always fun having you share these experiences with us. I heard you gave a talk-would have liked to have experienced that I'm sure you did a fantastic job.
Girls I hope you know how lucky you are that Samantha can cook, she can create many fine dishes. Hope everyone enjoyed the omelettes!!
I'll be thinking about you during your time in Block E, keep dancing and remembering the joy you are bringing to these children. This is something they may never have experience if not for all of you, Darin thank you for this opportunity. Thanks to all of the CCA staffers for supporting the dancers.
Samantha hope you still plan to return home!!!!
LOVE YOU MUCH
MOM
Hey Germaine...
It's only a matter of good timing and sheer coincidence....
Really, honest...
;-)
Darin....thanks once again for a touching journal entry. Hopefully the warm waters of the SPA helped heal or soothe the aches and pains of a traveling dance ministry...at least for a few moments.
I'm very glad to hear over and over how everyone is holding up to the challenges. While they push themselves, they discover how strong they really are and how tolerant they can be if needed. That is a huge lesson in itself. One that is only taught thru adventures like these. They also gain some degree of understanding how some of the children are able to push themselves to survive. We all tend to underestimate our own limits until put to a test.
Thanks again for sharing your journal...
Hi! Germaine,
We're really trying to live our lives as normal as possible.....we're just like the kids though....everytime we walk by the computer, we have to see if anyone is "talking" to us!! Would we ever let our kids take a laptop on vacation and find an internet hookup??? HaHa! We were all wondering what the internet cafe looks like there...could you take a picture of it and share when you get home?? We're thinking it doesn't look much like a Starbucks!! I'd like to see pictures of the comvees, too. The everyday stuff is interesting to me! What does Dieter's "house" look like?? I'm sure everyone will have tons of photos to share and we will be able to "see" the surroundings as much as we have been able to "feel" them already!
Thanks for all of the postings. You have kept us all sane (or shall I say.....somewhat sane!)Love to all! Enjoy the rest of the week!
Hey! Karen B.....
I'm proud of you----back to work this week and you did not post until the afternoon!!!!
Hey Adria -
This weekend I was going through some old recipes that I had in the cupboard. Maybe Samantha and/or Mike could use this one:
ELEPHANT STEW
1 Elephant (Medium size)
2 Rabbits (Optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Other seasonings you like
Brown gravy (Lots of it)
Cut the elephant into small bite-size pieces. Do not cut the trunk, as you will need this to store the pieces in. Add enough brown gravy to cover. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cook over a very large fire, at 465 degrees, until done. (This may take a very long time!)
Serves 3000 people. If more are expected, two rabbits may be added. But do this only if necessary, as most people do not like to find hare in their stew!
A little humor to brighten your day!
Continue to enjoy your adventure. Dance like you've never danced before!
We think of you and Diandre often, and pray for your safety and good health.
See you soon,
Love from Grandma Blicker
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