As promised another update for you all on the comings and goings in Naccache- apologies on the delay in writing but due to a sudden illness, our blogger was not able to update the events for a few weeks . We have started our service in Deir El Salib and Arabic lessons – we pray that the Arabic lessons will reduce our need to say ‘Yallah’ in response to every question posed to us and that our time with the boys and girls will continue, like in Chabrouh to be filled with countless smiles and complete devotion to the boys and girls. We remember the boys often in our prayers and are so excited to finally be getting to work with them. We were also in the position to start out service in Antelias, again we knew many of the boys from Chabrouh – very enjoyable afternoons are been had by all of us with the boys and I am certain that they thoroughly enjoyed the crazy caravanistas, who had each of them dancing and clapping from the moment we arrived . Deir El Salib and Antelias already feels like home for us and we are overjoyed and feel so honoured and privileged to be allowed spend time there each day .We are working tirelessly on some amazing plans for the boys – this week we hold our first birthday party for a very lucky boy ( We look forward to lavishing the special boy on his ‘caravan birthday’) . Continuing with Deir El Salib , we are really noticing a huge change in the boys – their is a lot of hugs , laughter and screams of delight . The little boys room continues to be a source of joy – the other afternoon saw the Irish tin whistle been played which was of great interest to many of the boys . Indeed it was a struggle to play the whistle without some little helpers . The garden and playroom are also sources of such joy considering it is such different scenary for the boys and so many different things to look at and explore . The big boys room proves to be the toughest room as so many boys are trying to receive our attention – we are slowly getting to grips with dividing our attention and at other times giving our individual boy the undivided attention that we and they so adore .
Alongside our service and Arabic courses , our weeks have been quite hectic – our Lebanese friends have been so welcoming and we have been invited to numerous events . On Friday the 23rd , we were invited to Fabio Khoury concert – 6 of the carvanistas attended the concert which proved to be an incredible night . Furthermore on Friday night , our Lebanese friends invited us to Gymasa and Hamra – a great night was had visiting many of the local pubs . On Saturday night , we received a really welcomed invitation to join Raissa , Maria and their family to celebrate the festival in Bkessine Village . Our thanks are extended to Maroun Nadar for his hospitality and warm welcome to the caravan team . We would also like to thank Michel for accompanying us in Bkessine . Our Lebanese friends as always Lea , Windy , Pia , Kathy , Maria and Raissa and so many more helped us to really enjoy the festivities . We received a rather strange weather phenomena ‘’rain’’ . For some reason , this brought some of the caravanistas out onto the street to watch the water flowing down the road like a river and then the words ‘photo opportunity’ where ushered – pictures to follow of the chaos. Tuesday we went to Jamhour which was a rather sedate affair – the team decided that Suzanne should ‘’go gently’’ on Michel in the soccer game, proving a rather quiet affair . Jamhour is a truly amazing facility and we look forward to our Tuesday there – Also this week , we welcomed Dr Issa to our home and indeed he welcomed us to his office ( we cannot express our gratitude enough for the care he takes of the carvanistas and in his organisation of everything from medication to hospital admissions) . This week , we saw most of our carvanistas going to a pc party – I will let the pictures do the talking on this one although we were assured it was fancy dress it was strange that all of the carvanistas and just 2 of our Lebanese friends where in full costume . Also an evening with Sheik Walid in le creparie and a really peaceful and relaxing weekend in the mountain of Sourat with Dr Issa , Patrick , Yann , Joy and George proved very enjoyable . The highlight of this week was our house warming party which saw 80 of our friends arrive as dead celebrities – a fun filled night was had by all.
We are fortunate to have such a great group of Lebanese friends around us and have many more events in the coming days and indeed months to look forward to . For our team , the events are important but what is of the utmost importance is that the boys and girls we are working with are given every opportunity that we can possibly give them to grow and shine in their own unique and individual ways . This week we start out service to the girls (due to slight transportation issue we had a delay ) we look forward to updating you really soon about the wonderful girls .We also begin our spiritual meetings in the coming days, which is so beneficial for our team – with so many topic ideas already it promises to be one of the highlights of our week . Our photo master is working over time to process the huge amount of picture but I am assured that we will receive some more pictures in the next few days ( and if the internet agrees we shall invite you into life as a caravan while we are not on service ) .
Love The 10 (nearly 11) muskateers
On a final note , we all wish Amelie a huge Happy 19th birthday . We know the next year will be filled with the most amazing of adventures .
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