Around the Table

 

The only piece of furniture in the new Visitor's House living/dining room is a large table.  The table and 12 chairs were made by hand by our carpenter, Mr. Musonda.  They are  made out of mokwa wood.  Benedict had him make it large and it very comfortably seats 12.  With the team from DE eating 2 meals a day around the table, it has been a wonderful way to start using it. 

 

On Wednesday night we had a special event that we hope will be repeated many times.  All the members of the Village – mothers, aunties, children, Kamau family, and visiting team – gathered for a dinner together.  Not only was the table full, but children sat around a small table we use for school, on the floor, and in the chairs (plastic) we have in the living room.  The electricity was off (as usual at that time of day) so we ate by candlelight and kerosene light.

 

The children were served first and they all waited, without being asked, until everyone else had been served.  Our large family ate together and it was a great blessing.