Once again, my apologies about the lack of new material this week. We have been so busy lately, with classes and ministry and traveling... finally I have a little time to sit back, relax and blog!
Today was Dave's 22nd birthday, and so we (Tarryn and I) decided to throw him a big traditional Bolivian style surprise party. We invited lots of friends, we had food, music and even fun hats! Dave's face went in the birthday cake (as is tradition here), and we all shared our favourite memories and sentiments about Dave (as is also tradition).
The night was so much fun and we were all able to just relax and celebrate our friend Dave Graham.
Early this evening we went to Roman Catholic mass and then went to the stations of the cross at another large cathedral. It was really eye-opening to see the intense Catholicism here which looks very little (if at all) like Catholicism from back home. Holy week is one of the most important times in the church calendar and it was amazing to be able to experience what this time of year means to millions of South American Catholics.
As a quick summary of what we've been doing since the last blog posting... Last Sunday we took my family to the airport and sent them on back to Canada. We had a wonderful time with them and I know that you all missed them back on your side of the world (but thanks for lending them to us).
On Monday morning we went golfing with the Janke family before our ESL classes (in my class we had a St. Paddy's day party with a REAL Irish lady! I'm sure my students would have loved her if they could've understood anything through her accent). The rest of the week was back to the regular ministry routine (which always proves to be anything BUT regular!) and that brings us back to today.
Tomorrow, Tarryn and I will be flying to La Paz (the capital of Bolivia) and Dave (along with the Jankes) will be driving (we will explain in the comments section if you really want to know why...). So, that's a fancy way of saying, "when we get back on Monday morning - we will post again (and this time, we won't take forever to update you)".
May you all have a blessed Easter weekend,
- Phil
Christ is Risen!
1 comment:
Hi David
Great to see and hear your having a great time. We miss you. We had dinner with your parents last night at nonna's house. The boys are golfing this weekend and are saving a round for you when you get back. Spring has finally arrived here and we are having good weather. Take care.
Love you
Uncle Joe , Auntie Tina, Anthony and Adrian
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