Beautiful People,
I was so very Blessed to be invited by my GodDaughter Kewe and her husband Max for a beautiful Eid Celebration.
Their apartment was full with many of Senegalese heritage. Kewe had planned for 10 adults and 8 children ages 3- 14. But another 5 teenagers showed up and were received lovingly with open arms.
It was truly a Feast. There was baked lamb and chicken, an exquisite rice with shrimp (made by Kewe's Sister Sattou), vermicelli with onions and olives, red onion salad, potato salad, egg salad and a beautiful green salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers & olives.
To drink, we had our choice of sorrel, fresh mango juice or water.
For desert there was a platter of succulent fruit.
We laughed and talked of Senegal, Dakar, Theis, the Pink Lake, the magnificent Mosque in Diourbel and the Holy City of Touba.
Younger children ran back and forth and the teenagers hovered independently in their own world, wherever they found space.
What I learned was that Eid Ul Fitr gave us an opportunity to gather for Good.
And when we mobilize for Good, hope and courage will help us embrace a Clear Vision.
Compassion and Purpose will guide us through Kindness.
Patience will teach how to build a strong foundation.
Love will teach us to endure and help us climb the Mountain of Everlasting Faith.
Truth will inspire us with the understanding that every day gives us an opportunity to share and Mobilize for Good!
Eid Mubarak Karim! ☪️
Always, Melony 🦋
aka Miss Mellie Rainbow 🌈
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