Bom Noite!


 Today Sue and I had a lot of down time after our early morning breakfast with Frs. Joe and McCall and seminarian Carlos.   So, we came back to the house and had a good nap.  Around 11:30 we headed back to their house to have dinner.  Dinner down here is in the early afternoon and is the biggest meal of the day.  Chicken, fish, beans, rice, salad! It was all amazing and we had our fill.


Father McCall took Sue and I to the beach where we saw some beautiful scenery (you'll have to trust me on this, as I forgot my camera and couldn't capture it for you).  His dog, Lampion, enjoyed the beach as well.


The highlight of my entire day had to be attending Mass. No, I'm not just saying that because of where I am... It was beautiful.  The people were so welcoming- eager to shake hands or hug Sue and me.  And the singing! This congregation does not have a formal choir- that's because they do all the singing themselves!  Two women in the front pew were leading them from their seats and encouraged me to join with them.  It was a great deal of fun and made the entire service so special. These people do not have as much as I do to be thankful for, but boy do they give thanks! One of the altar servers approached me and mentioned how much she wants to sing with us this week.  I hope I see her again.  


Afterwards, Sue and I came home to fix ourselves dinner and hang out. We have a meeting at 8:00am tomorrow with the music teacher here and we meet our first group of kids at 10:00. I was a bit nervous about starting, but after today's Mass, I am not so afraid anymore. Is anyone else thinking of the King and I, or is it just me? 


Until tomorrow,
   Jamie

Fr. McCall's church.