Sunday, November 28, 2010
my zambian sister
there were women dancing and gifts full, and smiles, so many white smiles stretched in black face, and my sister wrapped in african garb and her groom, visiting for a moment with an armful of roses then gone, and more dancing...
this is where i've been... helping youngest sister step into her zambian name. she, patient woman who's waited so long for this man woven right.
and after feasting and gifts and games we stood and sang 'i stand in awe'... and i stood in awe and my face was wet as though God was scrubbing skin clean and he was the one dancing. Lord of the dance.
we married to spirit, mothers and wives and sisters and daughters and we stood unified in color and heart and it was heaven on earth. while outside the world fell silent beneath snow.
thankful with ann for
171. zambian song
172. sisters and late night movies
173. chocolate fondu
174. oma to care for son
175. sleep in's
176. mountains in the distance
177. sun on snow
178. hugging son tight and him kissing sloppy
179. articles to write
180. prayers from agent
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16 comments:
What an amazing experience. I hope your sister finds much happiness.
magnificent.
wishing your sister so much happiness.
I am headed to Africa in just a few days. This made me smile ahead of time! So many congratulations to all of you!
It doesn't matter what you write about...I always leave knowing I need to pay more attention and take in the details of my own world.
many many blessings to your sister...
That is what joy looks and sounds like. And this old Presbyterian girl is going to get to sing and dance together with these women throughout eternity. There's a thought to make me smile at the start of a new week!
How beautiful. Blessings to your sister and much happiness to her. Such joy fills my heart with your post. Thank you for sharing your joy. Blessings. XX
Gorgeous. Blessings to your sister. Thanks for the birthday wishes. xo
"outside the world fell silent"
sometimes that's all that can happen in the face of loveliness
so very beautiful. the singing and the dancing and the smiles and the love.
Lord of the dance. Amen, and so He is...beautiful celebration emily...GOD's joy and blessing to your sister and your new brother.
"who can grasp Your infinite wisdom? who can fathom the depths of Your love? You are beautiful beyond description..." praising Him with you.
I loved this description of our time with Meredith and her "extended family", ember!
Thank you so much :)
It was so great having you there to celebrate, sigh, and sing with!
love you!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Thanks for this wonderful post.Admiring the time and effort you put into your blog and detailed information you offer.
My sister (Flower Patch Farmgirl)suggested I check out this post. Now I know why.
Oh my heart is jumping with joy for this sister of yours who I've never met- yet feel connected to in more than one way.
I too dream of marrying the Zambian man I love and can only dream that my own family will be able to attend the "Kitchen Party" as you have done.
I've lived in Zambia one and off for the last 3 years and I'm learning to speak the Bantu "Bemba" language which a few words in the song translate.
Red, Yellow, Black and White we are ALL precious in HIS Sight.
May your sister be blessed with her Chitange dressing, Zambian husband, Cherished family and a life of love and happiness from now until the end.
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