from the mind of Theo Hofrenning
WOW what a crazy day!! we got up and ate omelets in the Lutheran Center. hopped on the bus and drove the half an hour out to Ihemi. we missed the turn twice but when we did get there( half and hour late) they were still waiting on side of the road. they had tree branches in there hands and smiles on their faces. they followed the van down the road singing and dancing the whole way. i will admit that my heart was up in my throat. when we got out of the van the whole town gathered and started singing and dancing. i got a really long hug from some guy who i later found out, from the pastor, thought i was Jordan Skillman. we got ushered in to the pastors house and had tea and medazies. they are a really good pastry. then we went to church. and holy cow what a service it was like 3 hours but it felt like 1. there was singing and dancing and preaching and everything!! the singing was amazing too it was sooo energetic and beautiful. then after that we had an auction out side of the church. Brian Smith bought a chicken and i bought a sack of potatoes (which we later had for lunch). it was all very good. then we went to a cool choir competition it was really super awesome. after that we had another auction for some baskets which some of us will be bringing home. after that we met with the kids and sung some songs and got in the van and drove back to Iringa. we haven’t had dinner yet so i cant tell you about that so thank you for your prayers and keep up the comments we really appreciate it.
love from Africa,
Theo
Hey guys !
i am reading your blogs and wow, it sounds like alot of fun !i hope you guys are all having fun , I’m sure you are.
Back here its just boring old Minnesota. I am so unbelievably jealous !I wanna fly there right now and join in, in all the fun !
Can’t wait till you guys get back and hear all the wonderful stories and pictures !
HAVE FUN !
Love from the USA,
Linzey
Your trip sounds so amazing. As I read through the exciting stories that have been posted I can picture myself right there with you. I am sure that this has already been a life changing experience for all of you.
Cathleen, your kiddos have had a great few days at my house. You can tell that they miss you though. Whoo 10 kids is a lot. I don’t know how you do it:) I am going to read the posts to all of the kids as the days go by to let them know how and what you are doing. Annah and Selah have been praying for both you and Big Abbie, Jason and I have been too.
Love and prayers
Carmen
Hi Theo this is Gabe, Did you see any hyenas.? La seamana was awesome a bunch of people asked were you were and they were amazed that you were in Africa.
I miss you a lot.
Love, Gabe
Today, I must admit, I have missed my family.
I miss your voices and even the sound of your footsteps when you are home.
The blog really helps to know you are fine,
having a wonderful time and that blessings are over- flowing!
I’m not suprized that Brian would buy the chicken!!
(Just be sure to gift it to someone else before you come home. Our dogs and cats might not be so “Minnesota nice”
to the poor thing (HaHa).
All is well here at home.
Love to you and all.
Let God’s peace reign over the earth
Tia
Hi to all,
We check your blog twice a day and have a feeling that we are almost a part of your group. Thanks for all the info you send back to us. It’s fun to keep up with your experiences and all the things you have done! We think each of you should bring home a “power stick” to use in the social room at Christiania.
Our love and prayers are with all of you each day.
The Jacobson’s