Sunday 18th January 2009
This was a lovely Sunday.
I recall being particularly contented during Deaf Church :) What peace comes from being just where you're intended to be :) (I smile to myself again).
After Deaf Church we drove to D'abadie to Divine Encounter Fellowship and I was priviledged to be a part of a predominantly Deaf audience, partcipating in a motivational session. Gillian, the motivational speaker was so effective and energetic and she was able to touch the lives of the Deaf even though she spoke through an interpreter. I thought it was just so fitting for her to focus on the life of Helen Keller. The Deaf were able to see that they could accomplish their dreams despite apparent obstables.
The response was great. At the end of the session, a few Deaf persons were able to share their dreams and visions. I think this was the most memorable part of the day for me. The passion for change within them was so evident. There was an expressed desire for change; a passion for the Deaf to be educated and go to universities as well as for the Deaf to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I was moved. Right then and there I believed that it could be done, I believed in them, I believed that they can do it!Inwardly, I cheered them on from my position at the back.
It was also good to see Mr John Henry interacting with the Deaf. He was particularly entertaining and clearly passionate. May God bless him and his wife. I was able to meet and interact with a few new Deaf persons (new to me at least).
After this session, Aunty Olga took some of the Deaf to Trincity Mall. I MUST mention Catherine. It was the first time she went to this mall and even though her brace (I'm not sure what its called) slowed her down physically, I know her heart was racing with life and excitement. I heard it in her laugh and saw it in her eyes.
Yes, it was a good day.
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