Mother's Day, Getse style

Just like in the States, the Peruvians celebrate Mother's Day. Flowers, cards, calls, visits and special meals are all part of the special day to honor the mothers. In our church, Getsemani Baptist, we have a tradition of the men preparing the food for the evening meal and the youth decorating, selecting a gift for the mothers and leading the program.


One of the men, José, helped the pastor prepare the grill for the meat. Luke, Mark and Boris, the pastor's oldest son, watch in anticipation.


The final product. The cream sauce on the boiled potatoes is made from a green herb, oil, evaporated milk, cheese and spices. It was delicious.


Three of the church ladies, Judith, María and María enjoy their meal. María, in the center, is Judith's grandmother. The two Marías have been best friends since the day we arrived in 1996.


The children sang a special song for the mothers.


The special gift that they gave to each mother. It was a clear glass coffee cup with a rose design. I enjoy a new coffee cup now and then!


A bird's eye view of the ladies during the meal. The men and children sit on the benches and eat there.


The group of ladies present for this activity.