A busy Saturday

A busy day! We had our graduation with songs, speeches and certificates. After we cleaned up the classroom and packed away the books, S. Yasinta and I went to Makulani, about a 30-minute drive. This is the novitiate for the Sisters here. 

I am always so very impressed with the good works they do for the people in the village. They provide food and, more important, they teach them the skills they need to grow crops and raise animals for food. They care for orphans and the elderly. The women in the novitiate learn many skills so that, no matter where they are sent, they will have the necessary skills to provide for themselves and others. 

And for me, it was a treat to visit with my friend, S. Petronila, who knew the American Sisters who came to Africa in the 1950s. There were many special moments today that won't fit on the blog. I'll have many stories to share when I get home!

our class

S. Yacinta, S. Petronila, and S. Maxsensia at the door of the novitiate

neighbors who live near the novitiate

S. Maxsensia and the tractor

a visit with S. Petronila