Pregnant Lady

Sunday, 17th of February 

Getting up early on Sunday - not everybody is used to that.

But we could sleep 30 minutes longer than on a typical working day. At least

something.

On the way to Kapelle it has been a tight squeeze in the car, but I won't explain it in

detail.

Safely arrived in the church, the service began with the soft voices of the children

choir. While everybody sang composed, I found a tiny sentence in the programme:

"Introductie nieuwe vrijwilligers 2013 Atlantic Bridge"

Shock!! I asked the other volunteers, if they knew something about it. No. Fear in

their eyes. When Peter Moree began to speak about Atlantic Bridge we calmed

down, thinking we were safe. But then his inviting gaze in our direction and we

knew we have to come to the front and introduce ourselves in front of perceived

thousands of people.

We stuttered something and some bad words just slipped out of Noel.

After the service I met Joop, who took me to his home, where I should meet his wife

and his daughters Esther and Debby.

We had some cups of tea and delicious homemade appelflappen.

Then the crucial sentence of Esther: "Do you like horses?"

It came out, that they have 2 Shetland ponys and that Esther rides a horse for two

girls, who are not very often at home.

So, I ended up on the beautiful horse called Lady, which expects a foal in May.

I had a great time and felt really happy. Thank you family Joosen, especially Esther!

When we came back to their home, soup and bread (the typical dutch lunch) waited

for us. Zeer lekker!

In the late afternoon I met the other volunteers at Manon's.

They all looked very happy...

Wietje, Germany