day of rest

just as our daddy designed, sunday was a sweet day of rest. our team was responsible for all aspects of our sunday morning activities, so we divided everything up and all took part. bethany began with a call from a passage in the book, kathryn and molly (now affectionately known as mao mi--chinese word for "cat" and mao li--the chinese childrens' rendition of molly) led us in songs. chelsey led in a time of group thinking, i taught (completely out of my comfort zone, but once i let go, daddy gave me just the right words... it was about reaching up and reaching out, the essence of across centered life, if you get that). dan and becca cox served the meal and becca jones and bethany prepared something for the children to learn in their own area. afterwards, we all had a potluck lunch, and many lingered until 2. we have met lots of great people throught these times, and one couple in particular have invited us to join them on monday at their organization that places orphans with foster families until they are place with adoptive families.
our hosts left for the afternoon, and we relaxed with a movie. later in the evening, we caught our own bus, managed to get off at the right stop, did a bit of shopping before meeting rebecca, alfreada and amy for dinner. it felt good to be able to do a bit of our own maneuvering!
then it was home and off to bed to be ready for the countryside!
again, will post photos when i am able.
thanks for your patience!