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 September 9, 2010 |
Update for November 30, 2004As I woke this morning I felt kind of like the old song that says, "Oh what a beautiful morning..." What pleasure-filled thoughts went through my mind this morning in my waking hours... I get to wake up in this same bed tomorrow morning, the morning after, the next morning, the next morning, the next morning... No ride in a motorhome or truck with trailer today or tomorrow or the nextday or the next... No more African meals to cook. No more standing for hours on cement floors...hopefully meaning no more sore feet, knees, and back! Once again I will find out Safeway has more than stewing beef, cabbage, onions, and dinner rolls; Superstore has more than rice and wafers; and Costco has more than big tins of tomatoes. Rather strange thoughts you say? They are the thoughts the first morning after having completed three months with Good Soil Dinner Theatre. It has been an interesting ride! Good Soil Dinner Theatre is SEEDS International's newest attempt to raise funds for Project Seedbag, primarily for Zambia. It is a quality video and drama presentation entitled "Little One" which gives the story of a Zambian girl's struggle with the AIDS crisis. To enhance the "African experience" an African meal is served before the drama presentation. Since I was in Canada, it was suggested that I join the first leg of the tour. Being the closest to a Zambian, I was given the responsibility of overseeing the cooking of the Zambian meal. I don't think I want to see, much less eat, stewing beef, cabbage, or rice for a long time! Thanks to the many volunteers in the many churches who helped to get that meal on the tables on time each evening. 40 + shows have been done over the past three months throughout Alberta and B.C. Thousands of kilometres have been travelled. Equipment has been set up and torn down over and over again. Many different beds have been slept in. Suitcases have been moved in and out of the truck, lugged in and out of houses, up and down stairs, packed and repacked! Many wonderful people have been met, friends both old and new. Can you believe? The last billet I had in Port Alberni had been billeted in my home in Edmonton 30 years ago when she was on a singing team. Amazing isn't it? Thanks to each one who welcomed our troupe into your churches and into your homes. You have been great! Thanks to each of the troupe, who have given a portion of his/her life to Project Seedbag. We are looking forward to being able to touch the lives of many more children in Zambia because of what you have given of yourselves. Coming soon...Good Soil Dinner Theatre pictures...keep checking!
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