The day (Friday) started as normal, nice and early which I don’t
mind. Just like before some of us split up to go to either Sunday school
training or go to the building of the house. Me personally (Sam), went to the
house building, which when we arrived was coming along very nicely. But my
highlight of the day and the week so far was us as a youth group going to one
of schools and having a football match against their football team. Beforehand
most people were raving about us being roasted or something to that effect. But
when we arrived the people in our group that were playing football were given
yellow t-shirts to play in.
When we walked onto their “football pitch”, we were
warming up and the students were all staring at us. Before the game started the
referee came up to us and told us that we would lose and that the girls on our
team were not allowed to play. However the girls wouldn’t stand for that and
said they would like to play and the team played well. The game finished 3-1…TO US. The first goal of
the match was scored by kittie which seemed to embarrass and even shock the
other team. So they subbed in three girls to play for them. At the end of match
we were exhausted and I was sweating bucket loads. It was a worthwhile
experience as we were growing in relationship with the students at the school
and getting to know what life at a African school would be like. Then after the
match we chanted, took photos and shook hands with members of the opposite
team. All in all it was brilliant but tiring. But so worth it.
thanks for that. really interesting. x
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good day, it's been hot here too but I imagine not quite as warm as there and we did get some rain.
ReplyDeleteFor Beth faith wore her bridesmaid dress to church again today, Elijah and her enjoyed playing bubbles, golf (uncle David would have been proud) and sticking flags in nanny and grandads flower pots. I got Chris nan back into knitting she is helping with squares for the boys blankets. Isaac enjoyed looking at his reflection in Nannys bin and putting his head right up to it and grinning. Adam enjoyed crawling on his tummy and getting excited over rattles. Lots of love to you from all of us. Miss you. Enjoy the. Next week. Xxxxxx
ReplyDeletemessage for Katie meadows: how are you feeling today, my lovely. Would love to hear from you whenever possible. lots and lots and lots of love. xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Mumzie, this is the second time of writing this message.. hopefully the internet won't cut out this time! Today is our last day in cyangugu.. we are very sad to be leaving this beautiful place and the friends we have made.. eric, isaie and jean especially. This morning we officially handed over the house we have "helped" build to the guy who will live in it. It was very moving to hear his story.. a lot of people turned up and we prayed and sung and drank fizzy drinks. This afternoon is the talent show at the school next door to the guest house where we are staying.. we will all be singing 'How great is our God'. Tomorrow we are driving to the other side of rwanda to a hotel where we will debrief, thursday we are going on safari for the day, friday we are driving back to kigali (the capital city where the airport is) and then we will be flying home during the night and arrive at gatwick at about 4pm on saturday. You should really really think about coming here with a team from Southover.. I think it will change your life. The sense of community is incredible.. so many stories to tell you. Love you lots. see you at church on sunday xxxxxxx
Deleteoh Katie I cant tell you how nice it is to hear from you!!! having a tough time atm... but loving hearing about your wonderful experiences. so very pleased for you and lisa... things are going well for you both. :-) im having trouble focusing but managed to write to granny despite my muddled head... I think she would love to hear all about your trip too. Stephen has a bad back and is resting at home. cant wait for our hug. lots and lots and lots of love. xxx
Deletemessage for lisa meadows: hi lisa! heard about your fantastic preaching. Really well done, my lovely :-) fancy a slot at southover? hope you are havin a great time. lots and lots and lots of love. xxx
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