It has been an exciting and adventure filled few days here in Belize. On Saturday we went to “Community Center” for a fundraiser for the High School faculty. We all thought they were going to Orlando this summer for a big conference to learn about new teaching strategies, etc. But no- turns out they go on some kind of vacation every summer to Orlando and that is what the fundraiser was for. The barbeque was good though!
After that, what else to do but get ice cream and lay out on the beach. It’s bizarre because there really is no “laying out” space or people swimming in the sea. I have to figure that one out soon. But there was a wedding on the beach that was beautiful and a marching band doing fundraising. Like I’ve said before- never a dull moment in Belize!
That night we went to a fundraiser for a boy named Derek who is sixteen and from here in Belize. He is one of the most amazing bass players I have ever heard! You can tell he really can hear and feel the music. He is going to Berkley Music School in Boston soon and also a music camp this summer in the “States” so that he can be recognized hopefully. It is neat to see the whole town coming around to support Derek and his dreams!
Sunday morning was relaxing! I sat by the pool as pictures slowly loaded onto Facebook and I got some sun. Some of us went to the Living Word church right behind our hostel. Wow- they know how to really do a church service! The first hour was all music, which was contemporary and songs we sing at PC3. There were “back up” singers who were in the youth and it was some of the most beautiful music from young children. I just knew their voices were reaching the heavens. Then the pastor spoke for an hour. That was full of power points and blunt information. It certainly made the hour go by quickly. After the church service the pastor greeted us as well as some others- we do kind of stick out with our “pale” skin and some blonde hair. It was incredible to know that people from all nations can sing the same praises and love the same God- halleluiah!
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