The party for Jack tonight that we were invited to was so unbelievable. We were not sure if we would even get there however when we arrived at 3 pm we found approximately 60 people there waiting for us to have the party begin - we were guests of honour at the head table. I felt quite bad as the invitation had been casual and we thought we would just drop by for a drink.
Instead there was the entire board of directors, the management team, the workers and special guests - all there to say thank you to Jack the director - and as we were his guests we were to be honoured. They are very formal with process and speeches - all of this lasted about 2 hrs and then we found out that Paul and I were expected to give a speech - and both of us being so shy we did:) Paul managed to video tape much of the afternoon including the amazing feast, the dancing and the speeches. This was total immersion into culture with food, music, people - it was simply overwhelming. The attendees are looking to Paul and I to help them in anyway we can. We received 5 invitations to visit homes and schools and orphanages while we are here - the need is so great. Did not have the heart to say no directly but we simply do not have the time to do all this and meet our other obligations. We have developed a real connection with this community and they are giving us free transport to the orphanage tomorrow morning - where we get to begin handing out the special donations you have provided us with.
Paul is amazingly stoked about this evolving documentary. Always exciting this kind of existence can also be emotionally exhausting as you want to help as many as you can. We handed out our email addresses to many who asked - many just a token of hope of what might be. There is a calling here - just trying to figure out how best to answer.
