Weather: It has been cooling down here in Rundu. I think I am beginning to have African blood. ;) I am cold walking to work when is only like 60 degrees. It is interesting how your body adjusts to the climate and the weather. I do not think I would be wearing a parka or anything anytime soon but a jacket for sure. The mornings and evenings are cool and the days are warm enough to still wear shorts and flip flops. We do not have any heat or air conditioning so I will be wrapping up in a blanket.
Good times: We had the bible study girls over to make cookies and play some games. It was a good time of fellowship and just hanging out. I think its good to show them that we want to be a part of their lives and not just about teaching a bible study. It was fun to do something together and teach them something. It is about living life together and learning from each other. The girls loveto sing the songs from church and do the dances. It is fun to watch them worship the Lord in our backyard.
Melissa and I had a joint birthday party last night. It was amazing how many people can show up when you only invite a few. There were people from Kaisosi, Ndama, neighbors and peace corp girls. Mostly they were teenagers and young adults. I think at the peak of people we probably had about 50 people here. We played games, ate cake, made s’mores by the fire and had some dancing. We had made a playlist of songs we thought would be fun to dance to but it ended up the didn’t really want to dance to that. Even when we played some Namibian dance music only a few people danced. It was not until they started just singing acapella and dancing in a circle did people join in. It is funny what we thought they would like was totally not. All they wanted to do was sing their songs and do their kind of dancing. It was fun to have bunch of Africans singing and dancing in a circle in my living room. It was almost like church in our home.
Hospital: Work has been overall a better experience lately. The first few months were really hard on me. I did not feel like I was a help or even needed. But I realized that I am working in a new place, new culture, new people and new hospital. Things are not always going to be easy in the beginning. I think the people on my unit have finally accepted me and know how I can be useful to them. It is nice to go to work and know I will be able to help in some way.
Life: As I was sitting in church on Sunday I realized that this now feels like home. I do not remember really what my life was like in Seattle. It was a weird realization but I think its a good one. It means I am settled in and comfortable with my life here in Africa but then it also means will be hard to go. The past three months have gone by quickly and I am sure the next three will go by quickly as well. I am happy to have the opportunity to come here and serve and work with these people. It has been an honor and I have meet some wonderful people.
Birthday girls
Me and some of my coworkers at the May birthday party
Making cookies with the girls
Dancing in our living room
The girls singing in the backyard
High Care party people :)
Prayer Requests and Praises: I would like continued prayer that I am a light and example to my coworkers and patients. Also for patience at work with language barriers and cultural differences. Thank you for being able to serve with Peggy and Sarah for the past 3 months and prayer for safe travels back for them to their homes. Lastly, prayer for the interactions in the village as we teach and disciple young men and women.
