Joel had a simple wish for his birthday, which was similar to Franklin's birthday wish... pizza and a movie. Easy to do, now! However, Joel seemed a bit down during his birthday week... missing his family and close friends. I wanted to do something extra special, so with the help of our missionary friend, Heather Ferguson, I found a golf course and was able to arrange a morning of golf for Joel. 
The weather was perfect - not too hot and we had the course to ourselves. It's a bit different than courses in the US, but I think he enjoyed it! 
The staff also celebrated Joel's birthday by sharing a traditional chocolate cake and cracking eggs on Joel's head... easy to clean up when you don't have hair! The staff asked Joel questions to get to know him more and they shared wonderful words of their love for him and how he is a blessing to the work here.
Then we finished his birthday with 'The Bucket List' in English and pizza at Pizza Hut with our Peruvian family, Alcira and Lurdes.
The weather was perfect - not too hot and we had the course to ourselves. It's a bit different than courses in the US, but I think he enjoyed it! 
The staff also celebrated Joel's birthday by sharing a traditional chocolate cake and cracking eggs on Joel's head... easy to clean up when you don't have hair! The staff asked Joel questions to get to know him more and they shared wonderful words of their love for him and how he is a blessing to the work here.Then we finished his birthday with 'The Bucket List' in English and pizza at Pizza Hut with our Peruvian family, Alcira and Lurdes. Happy 41st Birthday, Joel!
