This day was different.
This Saturday we joined the children in celebrating the 60th birthday of the American director of the home, Tom Begin. It was a surprise. How 200+ children kept a party and its preparation secret I don't know. But he was surprised. It was a poignant moment. Can you imagine the children you work and care for daily, working so hard to honor you with a musical tribute?
Tom beamed, sitting in a place of honor for the performance. The children were dressed in their best and played with an impressive mix of pride and confidence. This is part of the blessings that have come through the new Creative Arts and Learning Center. Thanks again to all who have contributed to it.
The entertainment concluded with a joyous Cha-Cha line and a gift for Tom from the North Boulevard team. Carol Lowe and the interns had worked to create a special Dodgers jersey for Tom. It's his favorite baseball team, but this jersey is unlike any other. It's emblazoned on the back with the name and number: Papi Tom 60.
It was a very long day for many of us who rose at 3 a.m. And traveled across the continent. (Thank you parents and friends for getting up early with us to see us at the airport.) We were in bed around 11:30 Central Time. But to see the children and to see them honor their father was worth it. And to see your children and to see them honor their Father and parents and all North Boulevard family with their service was worth it, too.
It was a good day...and night.
God is good.
Dad and Mom, while you were visiting with Tom Begin, Stephanie and Kathleen were in Spain visiting his son Paul! It's so neat the connections between God's children! We love and are praying for all the team there!~ Martina
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