dance party r.s.a.
Limakatso is the handicapped children’s center in Intabazwe which is run by Irene, one of our Basotho staff members. She planned a big celebration for all the children who have had birthdays between January and June, and I took the interns to help with the party. I hadn’t been at the center in over a year, and I loved getting to see the children again. While there are many new faces, there are still many who have been with us since we started. They have grown and learned so much! I couldn’t believe my ears when children who barely spoke, replied to me in perfect English!
We spent a lot of time outside playing with the kids. The “formal festivities” (in typical African style) included an official welcome, opening prayer, receiving of gifts, snacks, and a hot lunch. Oh yeah…and dance time. The kids spent almost an hour simply “getting down” to some crazy music. I wish you could’ve seen them dancing their hearts out with no inhibitions.
I also wish you could’ve seen our wacky attempts at dancing along!
The photographer is to be applauded! The shots are genuine and intriguing. Thanks for sharing. God bles you and your work.
I was thinking the same about the photos – also sounds like an amazing day!
thanks, friends! i enjoyed the opportunity to get out there and take some pictures! i haven’t gotten to do that in a while…
And how come no one took a picture of you “dancing along”?! The slide show is beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us all. I better not ask what was in that bag the little girl was holding up. I’m not sure I want to know…Love the “old man John” man!
malifu is holding a baggie with her piece of chocolate cake — which is nothing but crumbs. when anyone would ask her what was in the bag, she’d loudly and proudly proclaim: “BRRRRROWN!” (with a long rolled R)
You took some really good pictures.
I’m pretty sure you have an eye for photography. Just a guess.
I like the one with Cassie.
This post made me laugh. The stuff about the dance party anyway…I wish some small part of me enjoyed dancing. Maybe someday we’ll get to see YOU cutting a rug (and believe me, a picture will be taken).
Made me happy to see the boy who taught me how to correctly kick a soccer ball in the mix of your photos.
-Becca
Well, I’m on the computer that doesn’t support pictures … so I can’t see your wonderful pictures. Wish I could though! I’ll have to check on the other computer …