Mother's Day Holiday

Of course, it is Mother's Day weekend---a three-day holiday here in Samoa.  Imagine our surprise at the Friday 6:30 a.m. faculty meeting to find that only the "Sister" teachers were invited along with a couple of the men assisting for the special motherhood recognition.  As usual, administration began with a hymn and prayer and a spiritual thought followed by a couple of fun videos, a balloon activity, and karaoke.  Ron was taken back when it was announced that he was doing the karaoke with pantomime.  He was a good sport and his dramatics earned him laughs and applause.  Then they led us outside, down and around to tables set up with tablecloths, adorned in fresh flowers and balloons.  There in the outdoors overlooking the plush green valley, we feasted on omelets, fried eggs, bacon, bread, and cocoa Samoa prepared by the men.  Felt like paradise for sure!  Before we left they passed out bakery made chocolate cupcakes.  I asked a few if they were usually pampered like this, and they said no.  It was a treat we won't ever forget.