Happy 9th Birthday Beautiful Gate!!

This past Friday we celebrated the 9th anniversary of Beautiful Gate. When BG first opened their doors there were 7 children and today there are approximately 40, and have cared for 240 children over the past 9 years. God is good! Beautiful Gate has been such a blessing to so many children who were in need of a safe haven, and who just needed to be shown love, and we believe they receive that being here at BG. We are thankful for all the staff members who put all their time and energy into making BG what it is. Christ's love is put into action everyday and it is evident. Thank you BG for giving us the opportunity to serve with you for this short time, our lives will never be the same!

We had a small celebration which included dancing, singing, poems, prayer, and skits that were prepared by different staff members, all optional but all very good and entertaining.

Some of the men doing some sort of Besotho dance...... and yes we had to stare at the dessert on the table there until everyone was finished performing, talk about torture! :)

Lindsey's house mother (on the left) and some support staff singing and dancing a Besotho song.. hilarious! we tried to post a video but that will have to be shown later.

Lindsey and her support staff Me Lisebo dancing the traditional Besotho Dance. She was so good they forgot she was white! They say that she is a true Besotho and cannot go home anymore, but don't worry, she'll teach you if you want :) :)



After the celebration, we realized how difficult it will be when it is time to leave. We are not asked if we are coming back, but when, and that is what we want to hear because our desire to return is already in our hearts. We wish we could stay longer, Friday is coming too quick!!!