Do As I Do

Well, I learned today that Jocelyn is friends with Beyonce and Obama walked all the way from Africa to the United States. Did you know that? :) 

Today we went to Kabokweni to assist with the feeding program.When we got there, only a few children were at Elizabeth’s house and out of school. So we played with the children and washed a few of the school uniforms for the orphans. We taught them the Jesus Hokey Pokey and played “Do as I do” with the kids. The children were so lovable as they had a look of longing in their eyes. I noticed on one boy today that his one eye did not open. I couldn’t tell if it was swollen or just always that way. Another girl had a large scar on one of her legs and many of the children just had a thirst for attention that no one could miss. I loved so much being able to just grab each one of them and hug them.

After we played a few games, the children began to sing a prayer that no one prompted them to sing. It was so beautiful. Something about the way African’s sing is so moving and touching. Jocelyn and I think maybe it is the way they speak, that their languages use more of their voices or throats or something, but not a single one lacks a gorgeous voice. When you put it all together, it sounds like the professional singers in Broadway’s Lion King except with much more heart behind the voices. We all joined in on helping to serve the kids. I would say that at least 60-70 children were served a meal of pop, chicken stew, and beets and I am a terrible estimate of numbers, so I think there were probably more!