Saturday, September 18, 2010

Four Months

I have lived in Africa for a little over four months. In that time, I have done many things I never imagined that I would. Here are just a few of those things:
  • coexist peacefully with the geckos that live in my house
  • teach kindergarten
  • wear crocs regularly, sometimes with socks
  • bargain over the price of a change purse
  • bargain over the price of a drum (or even buy a drum)
  • enjoy eating goat brochettes (goat kabobs)
  • inherit a tall wooden giraffe named Harry
  • pay almost $8 for a bottle of chocolate syrup
While these aren't things I could have seen myself doing, I am very happy to have done them. I love Rwanda; the people, the weather, the land, and most of all, the children here at Rafiki. If the Lord wills it, I hope I get to experience many more new and different things in the time to come.

3 comments:

  1. You coexisting peacefully with gechos in your house, well now that is progress! Love you!!!

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  2. time has surely flown by for us-so happy that everything is going good for you. continuing to keep you in my prayers. love to you.
    Nancy

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  3. Erica, you crack me up!!!! I have sooo enjoyed reading your blog. You make me feel like i;m right there! you really ought to write a book after your mission experience! I m soo glad your Mom sent me this! I and i love hearing the peace in your words and the joy you express as you blog!!! I miss you and i love you!!! Shana

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