Nighttime guests and playing at the iglesia

The other night while I was sleeping six Chilean visitors stopped by. Leon came up and said, "Jeni, get dressed and come downstairs, we have a houseful of guests." I was not happy. I had heard that it was common for Chileans to come by with food late at night and stay until 2 or 3 Am but I hoped it wouldn't happen to me. I asked God for strength and paused on the stairs to practice smiling. Our guests had brought treats, and 5, 2 liters of Coca Cola and Tang like sweet juices. They didn't partake in the snacks, saying, "it is a gift".
The folks that came over couldn't stop telling us how much they loved us and wanted us to come to the church services where they meet. They wanted to pick us up every Sunday. We were able to speak a little because one of the men spoke some English.
We served tea. I have come to the conclusion that Chileans do not put honey in their tea. Several times I have served tea to Chilean guests who dropped in. Each time they looked at the honey like they didn't know what to do with it and then they didn't drink their tea. I'll serve refined white sugar next time and see if that pleases.

 Elsie's 3rd birthday party August 8th

 Zuriel's 11th birthday party August 12th

These are of the back of the Monastery where our family band played Monday.

Covered outside area

The monks dining room

Lunch is served to the homeless here at the monastery.

We found our audience!

Harmonicas, Ukelele, Mandolin, Bass, Hand drum, Guitar, Vocals, Microcorg

Native Maupuchan man loves the family band and offers his own song, sung with lots of energy and table slapping.

We missed the photo of the dog and cat walking on this high roof.

Asaph among the saints

Below; a cloudy, Santiago day with the Monastery in the background (check out the monastery link below)

Leon, Ephraim, Havilah, Asaph, Zion and Zuriel went to a monastery to play music for a group of about 150 homeless Chileans who were eating lunch. It was probably the best reception that they've ever had. The people cheered and clapped loudly after every song. They tried to sing along even though they knew no English. Someone yelled out, "we love you!". They played for 45 minutes. After the show a Maupuchan man came up and sang for them. 4 people beat on the table while he sang his native South American song. Two other Chileans shared their songs after the set as well. What a blessing! They were asked to come play again. All the band members had a great time.
While they were gone, I caught up on the laundry, made Kombucha, sauerkraut, tonic and fish soup.