Last weekend celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Independence for Namibia. It's hard to fully grasp the significance of such an occasion coming from a country that has been free for nearly two and a half centuries. Leading up to last weekend, the children at FHS have been learning about pre- and post-Independence history. I sat in on some of the lessons. A lot of the issues faced here in the recent past sound very similar to stories I've heard about during the 50's and 60's in my own country before and during the Civil Rights Movement.

The National Art Gallery of Namibia hosted a free exhibition featuring pieces connected to the country's independence. Teacher Ana arranged for her class to take a field trip to the museum. I was "volunteered" as a driver, which is always a special blessing for an occasion like this. It was great watching the kids walk around, peering into the paint, asking questions about this or that piece. Several of them were copiously taking notes.

This is the second time I've been to the art museum with children from FHS. The time prior to this we saw an exhibit made from recycled materials. One of the kids walked by more than one piece and said, "I can make that." As they admire these pieces of art, I can see in these children a desire to create something unique and beautiful. It is my prayer that this world will give them that opportunity.