Christmas dinner

Sunday 14th December 2008

On this Sunday at Deaf Church I met Omar, Aunty Olga's son. The interesting thing about Aunty Olga and her family is that I feel as if I've known them for years lol. Actually when Omar walked into Deaf Church this Sunday I felt such a joy to see him. I was happy to see another young person who supports the Deaf. It was really a pleasure to have him with us and I think he was not just a blessing to me but to the Deaf. It was refreshing to see their faces light anew when they saw him and as they interacted with him.

This Sunday a Pastor Quamina also brought a Missionary and his wife to visit the Deaf Church. The Missionary spoke into the lives of the Deaf. He told them not to limit God by their disbelief and that God wants to do big things in their life. He also told them that they could hear God talking to them even though they are deaf. I was truly blessed by this Word.

That afternoon was the Christmas Dinner at Ms Marsha's home in Fyzabad. I am pleased to say that it was a big success!! The food was good, the 'lime' was good, the night was good. I have to say that it was the best dinner I've been to. The jokes were constant, the laughter was sweet, the mood was light and merry. I could not have spent my afternoon with better people in a better place. I was also really contented to see everyone dressed up and ready to unwind and enjoy themselves. I am really really at peace to know that we were able to have this dinner for them.

I think it goes without saying that Shevon was our entertainer for the night! lol He was the storyteller as usual and so our table was where all the action was!! I think Winette, her boyfriend, Ms Marsha, my mom and all the hearing people there were just intrigued by all the drama lol. He was also part of the reason why the night was so wonderful. God bless Shev, his wife and his Christmas baby boy :)

Mr Cleavon and his wife Mrs Judith were also there briefly and I know that for the short time that they were there they enjoyed themselves too! If I'm not mistaken, Mrs Judith learnt and used a few signs solely from observation and interaction. She told me if she spends more time with them she'll learn it fast. I believe her lol.

Of course I have no one but Winette to thank for making this night so special for the Deaf. She was able to cook up a storm for us and I know she was very passionate about this idea. It's because of her willingness to teach the Deaf and do something worthwhile for them that made this night possible. I thank her.