Today was an exceptionally busy day. We began the day going over to a ministry in town: Mashiah Foundation. (You can see their website at www.mashiahfoundation.org). This ministry was started several years ago by a woman who wanted to help women who are affected by AIDS earn money to care for themselves. Their gift shop features the quilting and sewing work of over 100 women. Jeanie and I helped support many women today!
We continued on to the open market where we bought matching pieces of fabric. It’s a Nigerian thing to get matching outfits made out of the same fabric. After returning home for lunch, we made good on our promise to take Victor out for a birthday shopping trip. It was a first for me as well: going to Katako Market where most Nigerians go for their clothing and other second hand wares. Jeanie and I also both had our first taxi ride (see picture.) Fortunately, no chickens or goats went along for the ride and there were only 6 people crammed into the dilapidated Toyota Corolla. Victor is one happy boy now!
We continued on to the open market where we bought matching pieces of fabric. It’s a Nigerian thing to get matching outfits made out of the same fabric. After returning home for lunch, we made good on our promise to take Victor out for a birthday shopping trip. It was a first for me as well: going to Katako Market where most Nigerians go for their clothing and other second hand wares. Jeanie and I also both had our first taxi ride (see picture.) Fortunately, no chickens or goats went along for the ride and there were only 6 people crammed into the dilapidated Toyota Corolla. Victor is one happy boy now!
We had another game at Hillcrest and then came home for dinner where Jeanie had a very authentic Nigerian meal: moi-moi with red sauce (a ball of ground black-eyed peas and sliced boiled egg.) It’s one of Emily’s and my favorites!
Lisa
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