After multiple tries, this video is finally uploaded. I may have built it up a bit too much by saying it was the coolest video ever...maybe it's not, but I'm sure you'll agree that it's pretty darn amazing none the less.
I'll let you watch now and judge for yourself. Watch the video before you read anymore...
A couple of things that I love...
- I said in the video that Mary understood what was going on. She didn't. She said later that she thought Uncle Norman was buying her a new door for her house. She had no idea what was happening either.
- The house was fully furnished. The family didn't need to bring anything from their old house except their clothes. Dishes, towels, bedding, furniture...it was all there.
- Each bed had an afghan on it, hand knit by a group of ladies from Canada.
- I missed this when I made the video (I was in a noisy coffee shop) but at 9:13 one of the kids says "Us!" and Corina responds "You!". Watch the little guy on the left's face at 9:15 when he realizes what's going on.
- When they're looking at the bathroom one of the little guys points to the soap dish on the wall and his older brother says, "It's soap!"
- I also missed the kids discovering the fridge. They couldn't get over how it was so cold inside. =)
- When I showed this video to Yimy (at the house) he just kept saying, "Oh. Oh. Oh." throughout the video of the house. He couldn't get over how nice it was.
And finally, after Uncle Norman and Corina and everyone visited and filmed the family's first house, Mary asked if she could borrow a little bit of money. With the rain we've been having, she hadn't been able to wash clothes and all she had in the house to eat was a cup of rice. Nothing else.
If she only knew what the next day was going to bring! =)
A huge thank you to Uncle Norman and Aunt Nancy (Corina's uncle and aunt) and all the amazing people both in Canada and Bolivia who made this happen. Words fail. This is beyond cool. And thanks Uncle Norman for letting me be a little part of this day!
Seriously....best day ever.
I'll let you watch now and judge for yourself. Watch the video before you read anymore...
A couple of things that I love...
- I said in the video that Mary understood what was going on. She didn't. She said later that she thought Uncle Norman was buying her a new door for her house. She had no idea what was happening either.
- The house was fully furnished. The family didn't need to bring anything from their old house except their clothes. Dishes, towels, bedding, furniture...it was all there.
- Each bed had an afghan on it, hand knit by a group of ladies from Canada.
- I missed this when I made the video (I was in a noisy coffee shop) but at 9:13 one of the kids says "Us!" and Corina responds "You!". Watch the little guy on the left's face at 9:15 when he realizes what's going on.
- When they're looking at the bathroom one of the little guys points to the soap dish on the wall and his older brother says, "It's soap!"
- I also missed the kids discovering the fridge. They couldn't get over how it was so cold inside. =)
- When I showed this video to Yimy (at the house) he just kept saying, "Oh. Oh. Oh." throughout the video of the house. He couldn't get over how nice it was.
And finally, after Uncle Norman and Corina and everyone visited and filmed the family's first house, Mary asked if she could borrow a little bit of money. With the rain we've been having, she hadn't been able to wash clothes and all she had in the house to eat was a cup of rice. Nothing else.
If she only knew what the next day was going to bring! =)
A huge thank you to Uncle Norman and Aunt Nancy (Corina's uncle and aunt) and all the amazing people both in Canada and Bolivia who made this happen. Words fail. This is beyond cool. And thanks Uncle Norman for letting me be a little part of this day!
Seriously....best day ever.
6 comments:
What a beautiful, touching video! I can only imagine how touched that family was, and how much fun it was for you to be able to be a part of it all. What a precious gift that was given to them. I have to think that it's things like these that confirm to you why you are there in Bolivia, and that make the hard days all worthwhile.
I'm continuing to pray for you and your ministry there. And keep posting, I enjoy reading the blog as it it helps me know how to pray (and it's pretty funny most days, too!).
-Janice Armstrong
You really are the most amazing person Ken. The hand knitted blankets really got me because most kids in Canada have stuff like that and totally take it for granted. They were beautiful. I tired to leave a comment yesterday but our internet went out...hope you got all your views! Everyone should watch this. Every single person in this country who ever thought they don't have enough space, a big enough TV or that their appliances are too old. It made my heart beat so hard with joy for them. Bravo.
Oh Ken...I echo the comments above and I thank you for allowing us the priviledge of sharing in this amazing day! How beautiful that God chooses to use people just like you to touch the lives and hearts of others. Please let us know how Mary's business does!!
Did the kids have a new bunk bed or they kept the old one?
Thanks everyone! It was a great day! Yoli...everything was brand new! =)
FINALLY got to watch this. How past cool is this!! Thrilled you got to be part of this. My favourite part though... the guy using the electric drill as a hammer! Also love when Mary does get it - the smile on her face says it all. May God bring much blessing on her and her children as they adjust to their new home.
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