A Good Day's Work

Most headed to Miss Ifama's house first thing Sunday morning, and a few of us stayed to worship with the church who houses us, and also to prepare lunch for the working crew. The service was similar to ours, and very different in many ways. The Introit was familiar to us all: "Spirit of Life." The entire congregation sang the words with their voices and signed the words with their hands. It was moving.

Day One at Miss Ifama's was productive. She is learning to let go of some things that she has held onto, because that's what she does. She collects art from every corner of the world, but there is a special place in her heart for local artists and budding artists. She is also a talented artist, herself.

When one of her own pieces of pottery got broken, we were heartbroken for her. Her response is that it wasn't broken, but it's art had changed. A mighty shield has been recommissioned as a loving chalice for 17 of us. We stood around it last night, sharing our thoughts from the day, just as the power went out.....