My friends

Cutey girl was a little camera shy
Originally uploaded by dkoepke.

These are the people I see everyday. We laugh, we talk, we share trials and songs, food and drink. These are the people that I have grown to love more than I thought I could.

These beautiful people have such a rich culture and I am so blessed to be allowed to witness it. See the markings on her face? Those are regional as well as unique according to family. She has had these for a few years now and is very proud that she did not cry while she received them.