Sunday we went to Mama Jackie’s house to celebrate Elizabeth’s eldest daughter’s first communion. We opted to skip the church ceremony (rumored to be several hours long) and just went for the party. Mama Jackie and Elizabeth were very happy that we all went.
It certainly was a big deal. There were lots of people there and lots of people to feed. Mama Jackie said that she invited all the neighbors and their children because they are all poor and need a good meal to eat. She said that there was 10 kilos of rice and 12 kilos of meat, not to mention pasta, potatoes, boiled bananas, and fresh bananas, watermelon and pineapple. They even provided water and soda. Amazing how generous she is with what little she has. (Have I mentioned lately how lucky we are to have her?)
Slightly different attire than what I wore to my first communion.
That’s Mama Jackie’s husband on the left next to Irene. Mama Jackie is on the far right looking pretty fancy herself.
The kids’ table. This is one of two finished rooms that Mama Jackie lives in. The third is slowly being completed, but at least now has a roof.
Elizabeth and her youngest daughter.
Lots of kids at that party who were fascinated by the only wazungu (white people)there.
The cool kids who then broke out dancing when the music started.
That’s Mama Jackie’s place on the left with a view of Mt. Meru.
Send off by lots of kids. Tierney is not happy with all the attention ….unlike Anderson.
We also took advantage of the opportunity (and a rarely cooperative Anderson) and got some good family photos since we also got a little fancied up.
It certainly was a big deal. There were lots of people there and lots of people to feed. Mama Jackie said that she invited all the neighbors and their children because they are all poor and need a good meal to eat. She said that there was 10 kilos of rice and 12 kilos of meat, not to mention pasta, potatoes, boiled bananas, and fresh bananas, watermelon and pineapple. They even provided water and soda. Amazing how generous she is with what little she has. (Have I mentioned lately how lucky we are to have her?)
Slightly different attire than what I wore to my first communion.
That’s Mama Jackie’s husband on the left next to Irene. Mama Jackie is on the far right looking pretty fancy herself.
The kids’ table. This is one of two finished rooms that Mama Jackie lives in. The third is slowly being completed, but at least now has a roof.
Elizabeth and her youngest daughter.
Lots of kids at that party who were fascinated by the only wazungu (white people)there.
The cool kids who then broke out dancing when the music started.
That’s Mama Jackie’s place on the left with a view of Mt. Meru.
Send off by lots of kids. Tierney is not happy with all the attention ….unlike Anderson.
We also took advantage of the opportunity (and a rarely cooperative Anderson) and got some good family photos since we also got a little fancied up.
Looks like a fabulous party...and what a beautiful family! Look at all those missing teeth! Does the tooth fairy come in Tanzania?
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