This is the first of a three part series describing our trip
to the Massai Mara. The trip consisted of our participation in a graduation
ceremony at ‘Threads of Hope’ sewing school. This wonderful facility is run by
a good friend of ours Deborah Deren. While we were there we also talked to
local a group of Massai about forming them into a church. It was definitely a
surreal experience.
Part One
Last week we took a journey into another realm. The journey
was much like boarding a spaceship and traveling to some distant planet.
The closer we came to our destination, the more other-worldly
the landscape became and the more
There were creatures that could eat from the tops of the trees and smaller ones looking like a cross between a cow and a horse.
Then, smaller yet, creatures that were herded by shepherds
that looked like warriors.
As we disembarked it became evident that a great celebration
was underway. Food (twelve goats) were being cooked and people were preparing
themselves for celebration.
We were introduced to
new friends and rejoiced with some old ones.This is Mr. McCoy and Josephine they are Deb’s helpers at ‘Threads of Hope’.
Mr. McCoy is as disarmingly friendly as any man I have ever
met. His face is rarely without his pleasant smile.
This is his friend Simon… another helper at ‘Threads of
Hope’. A massive Massai warrior of many talents.
The delightful lady sitting next to my beautiful wife is
May-Brith from the land of Norway. She had come the Mara to help her brother on
a building project and for the graduation of the sewing school.
Soon the celebration began and all the graduation students
took their seats.
Suddenly the wonderful and exotic inhabitants of this
land began to arrive. From all over the bush-land and jungle they came. First came the women …
Then came the men…
The assembly grew…
Next ... Part Two …. The Muslims arrive and the gospel is
preached!
4 comments:
Beautiful pictures! And the colors of their dress! So wonderful :)
Wow these photos are stunning! Good job on the photography:) What a neat experience!!! Can't wait to see the next post. My personal favorites were the 12th and 14th in the section about the women arriving. What a lovely face! Love you:) Thank you for taking the time to let us in to your world over there! I know it takes a lot of time to do these posts, but we are grateful to see!
Love the pictures, wow
Thanks Beth, It is so encouraging to hear that! I enjoy photography and especially capturing the amazing people of Africa. The next in the series will be up in a few days. Be blessed!
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