East or West, Home Is Best

Friday morning Arwen’s class performed at the school’s curriculum celebration. Each of the numbers reflected a theme the class has studied during the year. Arwen’s was the weather. I was in class, but Chad managed to get the in-person experience and catch the video.

It's been amazing to watch Arwen's confidence develop during her first two years in school. Before the program she said she was nervous about being onstage with her class, but she did great.

Tuesday night Gavin’s school chorus performed at a concert presented by Destiny Africa, a group of children from Uganda. I was so impressed by how great he looked up there with the group and how well he sang. One of those little indications that he is growing up!

The Destiny Africa group was so impressive. The performers are from among a group of orphans from war torn areas, slums, and AIDS affected families for whom Kampala Children's Center provides homes. Each home is headed by a mother and has no more than 12 children. The kids are never again referred to as orphans once they enter their new home and refer to each other as brothers and sisters. As you can see on their website, these children are given not only a home but a chance to develop a dream for their future which would not otherwise have been possible. It was such an honor to have them perform for us.