A glass half full!

One week has gone by very, very quickly with many outstanding and potentially life changing moments for all involved. Adapting to such a different culture and climate is quite challenging, I never knew that I would want and appreciate a freezing cold shower as much as I do! Some days we have spent a lot of time 'out in the open' visiting various projects either in our little teams or together as whole team. I know that Matt and David would agree that teaching at 'school on mat' was just the best experience. There were so many emotions running through my head such as; gratefulness, happiness, humbleness and joy. Your mind really does start thinking when you've seen pure joy on a child's face when they receive three pipe-cleaners, and then when you make them into butterflies, monkeys, dogs, snakes and many other animals. You can tell that they will be kept and treasured for a very long time.

I really enjoyed visiting the home and land of an amazing pastor and his family. To be welcome into their home and talk with them about their faith and how they live. I had never seen a frog farm before! But a highlight is always seeing the children and their adorable little faces smiling up at us.  Helping and supporting them is a privilege.

Baptisms at Safe Haven

A BIG highlight for all of us was being present at approximately 131 baptisms! It was a privilege to just be there let alone take part. Before I came Mum, Nanna (Jo Medhurst and Mo Farquhar) and I talked about how if Grandad (Peter Farquhar) wasn't in the best place now, he would be here doing baptisms too. No one who was there wasn't moved and filled with emotion.

Last night we went out to one of the Casinos for a meal with our new friends here at CHO. You can clearly see the contrast between the rich and poor and why it is so inviting for many people. We enjoyed a few home comforts such as singing along to familiar songs and watching England games. We ended the evening with watching 'Frozen' which I think I particularly enjoyed.

We are really enjoying  all aspects of being here with CHO, all the amazing projects and works and also the social times we have together and with our new friends. Being over half way through now we are definitely going to make the most of it.

Blessings to all,

Ellie :)