Since Nate and Kate are leaving Tanzania in about a week, they wanted to celebrate an early Christmas with Angel House. They planned a party at Girango's, a local restaurant, and the kids got all dressed up for the occasion. We feasted on chicken and chips (fries) and even did a little dancing. While we ate, Anna (our AH mama) and Kate were putting presents out on the kids' beds. Each Angel received a towel, bed sheets, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and some clothes. Nathan also distributed candy while we waited at the restaurant for the sneakiness to be completed. Then Nate took one load of Angels back while Kate and Anna ate.
When I arrived at Gamasara for church the next morning, I was struck by the fact that this was Nate and Kate's last worship service with us. Tears filled my eyes as I watched Kate juggle Nosi and Kevin on her lap during the service. When Kevin fell asleep, Nate held Nosi while Kate took him to bed. Nosi dozed, but she seemed to realize this was a time to be cherished. She didn't sleep.
The music was even better than usual during worship. The little kids sang 3 songs, and I couldn't help thinking how our older girls reminded me of Job's daughters (Nowhere in the land were there found women as beautiful as Job's daughters). Worship at Angel House was especially joyful that day!
Soon Nate and Kate will be off on their next adventure, but a part of them will always remain at Gamasara. And I know Angel House has captured their hearts forever.
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