Yesterday was long with the kids 7 hours in the morning till lunch time but we defiantly kept busy with several different activities. We had story time, played lots of toys, made popsicles, played baseball outside and many other random things…. I have been babysitting for several years not alone being the oldest of six Sanders kids but this I think will stretch me to its core. Its defiantly difficult taking care of 4 kids that have never had anyone else take care of them and also being raised completely different then I have. So saying all this without further details please pray for me daily because I have the kids 7 hours a day. My biggest prayer is that I don’t allow myself to get overly frustrated but to shower the kids with as much love that I can. I haven’t had a full days break from the kids since I got here so please pray that I don’t get overwhelmed.
Okay enough of that! Yesterday evening I got to attend a Bedouin wedding…. Well kinda haha! Here in Jordan they celebrate weddings in three days. I got to attend one part of the wedding where the women that are invited get together and celebrate with the Bride. You would think it would be just like a shower back in the states but it is TOTALLY different… When we drove up to the place this get together was held I could not believe the amount of women that fit in this one room…. There were at least 250. I found a seat and sat for a little while nodding and smiling at the several different women looking at me. Kinda made me feel like some sort of celebrity haha! Closer to the end of our visit the sister of the bride came over and asked if I would go up and dance with them…. Just in case friends and family back at home didn’t know I am not usually the type to get up and go boogie with all five of my others siblings out on the dance floor at a wedding back in the states. At first I said “oh its okay I will learn and watch from you guys” of course that did not work so I said a little prayer to Jesus that I could copy them good enough…. It was a lot easier then I thought. You do a lot of shackin the booty and twistin those wrists! I was cracking up at myself and the different dance moves I was learning. So fun! I loved being able to teach them some moves we do back in America they loved it! So family back at home you would be proud of me!
Right before we left I had a 17 year old girl who knew a little bit of English came up to me. Her name I believe was Arola , she was very interested in me I could tell in her eyes. We had small talk at first why was I here in Jordan, What was I doing in Jordan, Where I lived in the states, and her biggest question was when we could have tea. She also got her camera out to take pictures. I really enjoyed talking to her and hope to have tea with her soon! Arola asked for my email so hopefully it will happen! Please pray for her to find the father while she lives in a Muslim home.
Thank you friends and family for the comments and your prayers. It encourages me to hear from you all!
Much love,
L-E
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