So, we decided to leave on December 5th. The congregation wasn't about to let us go without giving us a proper goodbye, however. One Saturday night all the need greaters were invited to small dinner over a one family's house. The family sat us down in their living room and spoke to us for a few minutes and then invited us outside to look around the area that they use during the week to tutor school children. We suspected something was up and sure enough we were greeted with a hearty “Surprise!”. A least 20 brothers and sisters from the congregation were there waiting for us. They put on skits and sang songs and one sister wrote a poem that she recited for us. Then a few of the friends got up one by one and told us how much they appreciated the time that we spent there and how much they would miss us. We felt truly honored and encouraged by such warm expressions. We will miss all of them very much.
ahw...We're so proud proud of you guys...
ReplyDeleteYou have totally accomplished the goals you
set for yourselves. We know there is definitely so much more in store for the both of you in Jehovah's service. Can't wait to read about it!
P.S. Thai food is great, but hearing about all that good island food makes us miss the variety of Island food in NY...:-( ok, over it now lol :-D