Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Advent In Africa



It's 80 degrees and there are no malls to shop in, but we lit our second advent candle on Sunday, our tree (artificial) is up and the kids are listening to Christmas Carols and wondering if Santa will find them in Bamenda. We are busy with Christmas craft, but not caught up in the Christmas rush.  Feels nice.

I attended a Christmas Party at St Josephs School which had the same chaotic, but adorable flavor of Christmas Programs in the US.  All the songs were in English and most of the ones we sing.  They even sang Santa Claus is coming to town - though they celebrate Father Christmas from the German influence.  I was touched by the hundreds of children that came up to hug me. They are all so dear.

The kids finish school on Friday with a program of their own.  Pete will work all next week, but then have two weeks off.  We hope to travel right after Christmas.

I got my Christmas present early.  The new bedroom is finished and it is so nice to have our own space. We put a large table in there so he has a place to work when the kids are home. We have been very blessed.
This may be my last blog of 2012, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  Thanks for your love and support!!!!

-Joy

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