Being that it is Sunday, we headed to Olga's church for the morning service. Upon stepping inside the building, I was presented with a wonderful combination of a crowded foyer, traditional hymns and a message delivered in a strange mix of slovak and Czech that was then translated into English.
Following the service, we were fortunate to get to spend more time in Olga's home. I joined in the food preperation and conversation while trying to explain the importance of mexican food to Americans.
By 1:00 PM we were back at the office and started the final four hours of the seminar. After the conclusion of the lecture I was fortunate to get the opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with a few of the women who were attendants at the seminar...lovely people.
People who shared thier lives, love stories and genuine hope to see good things come about in thier life time; people who unknowingly, perfectly expressed equal parts authentic personality and encouragement.
Below is a photo of most of the seminar participants.
After tearing down the additional tables, stacking the chairs and packing up our materials, dinner was next on the agenda. We returned to Olga's house to eat and I feel that it is now time to introduce you to my new but dear friend.
His name is Berry, and although there is much debate within the family on his exact age, weight and general intelligence, he doesn't seem to mind being mistaken. As long as he can wiggle under the table durng dinner and go for a car ride every now and then, he appears to be fairly content.
Over dinner, with Berry lying under my chair, we swapped stories about camping, dogs and ice cream; the simple things that inherently compose the details of our lives.
Although David explained Berry as 'smelling not so good', he has indeed warmed my heart and filled the role of pet I have missed these past few days.
I'm glad the beef stew is treating you well! Berry looks so sweet! Praying for you guys!
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