GLEN HELMUTH'S FAREWELL

Part 2


After the meal was prepared, the children lined up in an orderly fashion to wait their turn. For many of them, this was their only meal for the day, even though it was just rice and beans.

We 'white folks' were stuck into a stuffy, little corner to eat by ourselves. It was meant to be an honor and we tried to recieve it that way although we preferred to mingle with the rest outside.

By African standards we were fed a deluxe meal. It WAS delicious! The church worked hard and for some time to raise enough money for this farewell. It's a bit hard to accept, but for their sake of giving, we must be gracious.

Glen tried to pass out lollipops to the children. He was swamped by large and small and even parents grabbing for their children and themselves. He finally resorted to climbing on top of the van and tossing from there. What a great time of laughing and cheering. How they loved a "candy throw"! What memories Glen left for them!

We miss Glen, Rosanna, Galen and Melody and wish them the best as they re-enter the states. The adjustment is most times more difficult returning then it was leaving. Meanwhile we'll try to fulfill the call God led us to.,