August was women's month so our management team wanted to take a day to celebrate our women staff. We could not pull it together during August, however we celebrated yesterday here at Beautiful Gate. I had the role of welcoming everyone - as the mother of Beautiful Gate and as I stood looking at all of our beautiful women staff, it struck me how blessed I am to be here. I told them that on days like this, I feel like I was born in the wrong country because their traditional clothes, beautiful singing voices and beaming faces are nothing like where I come from (no offense Michigan friends, but these ladies know how to dress up, sing, dance and celebrate)!!!
There was some special music and during that time, I found a staff with a hidden talent. One of our newest staff members, our driver, has the most amazing voice. He sang a hymn and it brought tears to my eyes. Wow, all of the women cheered and praised God. There was much singing and celebrating and then we had a guest speaker. She was such a good speaker. She challenged the women, spoke truth into their lives, made them laugh till they cried, confronted them, encouraged them and prayed for them. I was so honored to be able to share those moments with our staff and I am glad that our social worker suggested this special day.
After the celebrating we had a braai (BBQ) and then took some pictures. Such an incredible day to tell our staff that we appreciate them and all they do for Beautiful Gate. Such an honor to be able to go to work each day and serve the Lord with other women who love God and who are working hard so they can hear their Father say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." I will never be able to pay them what they are really worth, but I can't wait to see their crowns when we meet in glory.
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