Entertaining Angels

The Asante Crew (minus the boys).

There are the things in life that I plan. Those things that I fret about and establish what every possible obstacle might be. The things that I arrange for and rearrange for as if I might be expecting the queen. The events that in the end stress me out because they have been over thought......and then there are those that seem to fall into place without me really realizing. Those times when I say yes without a seeming thought. Sometimes a brief period of panic follows but generally in these circumstances there is no time for panic.

Our basement transformed.

Meal times were a bit more lively this week!

Jacob getting in on the action. He loved having the girls around.

 For the last three nights we have had the incredible privilege to host the girls from the Asante Children's Choir. It wasn't something I planned to do.....yet with less than a week to prepare we had 11 girls from Uganda and 5 chaperones enter our home for three days. I feel like I responded to their plea for last minute billeting without fully thinking about what would be involved.....without attempting to plan out every aspect of what the sudden influx of people in our home would mean. I am saddened to think that if I had, we may have missed out on an incredible blessing. With the help of many willing friends and neighbours beds were created, meals were prepared, grocery trips were made and we excitedly embraced our visitors from afar. It was truly amazing to watch how all our needs for this visit were provided for, in abundance. For three days our house was filled with laughter and singing and many Dutch Blitz games, with prayer and stories, with loving embraces and gratitude for the humble accomodations that were provided. I did not have time to worry about the work of preparing meals or the capacity of my hot water heater. I couldn't dwell on the capacity of our 1000 square foot bungalow. I had committed to share our home and it was time to get to work.

Jacob and his best friend from Uganda. We will sure miss you Miss P.

During their short stay, our family has established heart ties with 16 new friends. We have been humbled by their gratitude and zest for life. Our large group of visitors ministered to our hearts in a truly unexpected way. We have learned much about willingly accepting and serving when God calls. The bedding was provided, the room shared and cozy, the food prepared, the laughter shared all without the time to plan and stew. Thank you Asante Girls for teaching the Ehmann family to share what God has blessed them with. You have humbled us.