Day 27

Today Maddie gave birth, Becky and Christy were little angels and Devine could have easily been mistaken for a rock in the pool.

This morning started with a crazy household as the Brennocks family rushed out to church early to prepare for the presentation of the children churches nativity play.  This play was based on the birth of Jesus and took up the bulk of the church service.  Maddie took centre stage playing Mary, Becky and Christy were angels and Stefie was a dancer.

We had lunch with Des and Pete and their family, enjoying a good meal and a couple of games of Jungle Speed.  This is actually a really good game and I would highly recommend it.

This afternoon was spent sleeping and swimming.  Lisa ad Devine had another swimming lesson from Stefie while everyone else either slept or watched TV.

We left early for church this afternoon as the three of us had been asked this morning to play tonight.  It never ceases to amaze me the huge number of songs that the people here have catalogued away in their head.  I am yet to see a piece of music on stage - or an order of service for that matter.

It was just the other day that I was asked by one of Des and Pete's son-in-laws - just as I am often asked - what it is about Zimbabwe that keeps me returning.  The thing about Zimbabwe is that it is quiet and relaxed compared to home, there is a strong sense of community and relationship with people and communication tends to be face-to-face rather than a over the internet.  You can bribe out of anything, the scenery is to die for and what ever happens, happens - you just have to go with it.  This is why I love Zimbabwe and this is why I have returned for the fourth time.


Alex