My Christmas Eve in August

Sunday 24th August 2008

I must have been deaf to the paranging and carolling because it was just another ordinary day in August for me. I got up and went to the First Service at my church. Maybe I should have known that it was not an ordinary day? I didn't normally attend the First Service nor did I go to Youth Church very often. But on this Christmas Eve I did. Something was about to birth in a modern manger and I hadn't yet seen the star.

I thoughtlessly followed one of my friends up the steps towards Youth Church and as I opened the door something violently grabbed my heart and drew me in another direction. I found my star in an unexpected place. It was Deaf Church.

:-D I must laugh when I think about it!! Just the night before I asked my mom to find out about any orphanage or home for the aged I could volunteer with. lol I had also thought of a girl I went to school with (Siquina) who I vaguely remembered helped disabled people. I had flirted with the idea of contacting her on facebook but it never materialised. lol You know the Director of the Deaf Church (Mrs Olga Anthony) is her mother!!!

Anyway, I went to Youth Church but an unseen force was still negotiating with my heart to go to the Deaf Church. I just wanted to leave and go! So when Youth Church was over I hurried across and my entire being was smiling. My heart, my soul, my mind was just at peace. It was the birth of something wonderfully unexpected and equally welcomed!! I had a joy and I cant help but smile as I wrote those four words..."I had a joy". I smile again. :-)

So I waited and I observed the service now nearing an end. I was moved oh so deeply. I looked at Stephen pray (I did not know his name then) and was simply amazed. When I finally got the opportunity to speak to Mrs Anthony (I now call her Aunty Olga), she gave me her call card, took my number and asked me what special skills I have and my mind went blank!! All I could say was "poetry"! lol