Puppet Fun!

Recently I decided to dust off my puppet skills and join the reformed puppet ministry. It was a little harder than I remembered and I think my poor knees are a bit more wobbly. No need to go to the gym to develop good biceps, just try holding up a puppet for any length of time. Don't forget, each puppet play is doubled as every single word is translated into the local language of Krio.

Above we are at the Hope Centre perfoming in quite rustic conditions. We had to perform outside as the inside was being cleaned and swept out. The power went off once so we had a brief intermission in the middle of the play. The guy in green scubs is our translator. I am the male puppet on the left. The kids and adults alike enjoyed our performance of "Gabby's Buried Treasure". We brought the message that you cannot find your treasures on this earth but the greatest treasure to be found is that of eternal life and all you need is the bible-your treasure map!

The kids in the wards and the Hope Centre always inspires me with their resilience and joy. They always have a ready smile and love to have visitors. They hug you and will chat to you for hours, if you let them! Oh yeah-they love having their photo taken too!

Me-getting loved on. It is nice to get all those cuddles!