We are calling on all members of our Pwoje Espwa family to
shower our dearest Odette in prayer. For the past week, Odette has not come
into work in the Guesthouse; she has been experiencing intense vertigo that has
made it hard for her to walk and eat.
If you have met Odette, you know that her not coming to work
is a big deal. This woman defines what it means to be a hard worker. She walks
from her home to the Quad each morning, a 2-mile trek in the heaviest of heat. When
she arrives, she immediately gets to work making the neatest beds and scrubbing
clothes for visitors. Visitors often tell us that the clothes Odette washes for
them are cleaner, brighter, and whiter than they were when they were
originally purchased.
Yesterday was Odette’s 85th birthday! The kids
who work in the Quad kitchen prepared a cake and we all packed into a car,
along with Matante, to visit this vital member of our family at her home in town. When we arrived
we sang ‘happy birthday’ and Matante laid her hands on Odette’s head and prayed
for her to get well soon. Staying true to her character Odette stated, “Oh, I’m
so sorry I don’t have anything prepared for you all. I don’t have anything to
give you.”
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| Here is Odette holding her birthday cake. Happy birthday, Odette! We love you! |
This wise woman’s firm beliefs and dedication to
her work are an inspiration to us all. Please pray that Odette gets well soon
and be thankful for the older people in your life today and every day.
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