Amazing Connections

It is amazing how we can connect to other humans across cultural, age, and language barriers. The concert for the visiting Sister Superior was incredible. The kids at Bytown could be in a competition for dancing and singing. It was two hours, well choreographed and a real treat for Sr. Lorraine, visiting us from Ottawa.
I videoed alot of different dances hoping to share them when I get home. But the highlight for me was a spontaneous few moments in the kitchen with the little girls. They all had new costumes, full skirts and headresses. From where I stood filming in the hall, I was well aware you could hear all too well the events in the kitchen. When the 6 ten year olds had finished their shoulder dance, they went to the kitchen to change, but within a few seconds one emerged and grabbed my arm, signalling I should follow her. They indicated they wanted photos before they disrobed, and started to do poses and giggles. One of them, DiToboho, is a clown , a mini Bette Midler.....you can get the picture. I shushed them repeatedly with my finger, knowing we could get stopped , but the third girl, posing by the stove covered with old pots and lids rattled a loose lid pretty badly, causing us to freeze. Sister Alex opened the door, looking at me as if to say what's going on ? I instinctively hid my camera behind my back and nodded at her- implying I was the adult and all was under control. Amazing how quickly we became conspirators, and all without a word of English. She retreated and we finished the shots in fits of suppressed giggles. I am totally tight with those girls now and promised to print the pictures for them at home.
Sister Victoria and I have an idea they will love- send back a box pf photos and put up a bulletin board !
Of all the things I do for them, photos are the favorite demanded daily....followed by help with homework !
This weekend I have been asked to visit a co worker from HL who lives here in Maseru, and I will learn to cook African food Saturday in preparation for the feast I promised when I return.