"Today I went to the a village to teach again, its called Bentum, the one in the picture (but this pic was taken long time ago :)). It was really nice, I got to clean and treat their wounds and talk with them, and as always, we can see how happy they are for having someone to care for them.
Today even some grownups came to ask for help, but besides cleaning their cuts, the only thing I could give them was some Aleve (Ibuprofen) that I had in my bag. It was touching how humbled they are and how thankful too. Many of them have joint pains, in their knees and hips, I advised them to see a doctor... well, sometimes I wish I was a nurse too!!
Before going to the village I worked at Royal Seed. I had a great time caring for the babies as always, but I also got to play with the older ones today, and you should see how much fun we had when they were teaching me how to play their "hand games" and songs... I loved it and I think that all the people watching us were having fun too, they were laughing as much as we were, haha
Today even some grownups came to ask for help, but besides cleaning their cuts, the only thing I could give them was some Aleve (Ibuprofen) that I had in my bag. It was touching how humbled they are and how thankful too. Many of them have joint pains, in their knees and hips, I advised them to see a doctor... well, sometimes I wish I was a nurse too!!
Before going to the village I worked at Royal Seed. I had a great time caring for the babies as always, but I also got to play with the older ones today, and you should see how much fun we had when they were teaching me how to play their "hand games" and songs... I loved it and I think that all the people watching us were having fun too, they were laughing as much as we were, haha
I also helped them pumping water from the well for a few hours, it was a great exercise, my arms are a little sore. They carry water to help the neighbor with his construction across the street.
It is all good here. The days go by fast and I'm always learning something different and enjoying every moment with these kids here. :) I've been eating a lot of rice this week, its even funny. I ate rice for lunch and dinner since Sunday and I'm sure I'll have it tomorrow again :) but its pretty good!! I'm sleeping my normal now, so I go to bed later and wake up early, do a little exercise whenever I can and read before breakfast. Besides the bible I'm also reading one book you dad gave me called "The Power of Purpose".
It is all good here. The days go by fast and I'm always learning something different and enjoying every moment with these kids here. :) I've been eating a lot of rice this week, its even funny. I ate rice for lunch and dinner since Sunday and I'm sure I'll have it tomorrow again :) but its pretty good!! I'm sleeping my normal now, so I go to bed later and wake up early, do a little exercise whenever I can and read before breakfast. Besides the bible I'm also reading one book you dad gave me called "The Power of Purpose".
The mornings are always nice :) At night I write my journal, read some more, or hang out with the other volunteers sometimes. We are now 3 volunteers in the house, Amanda from Wisconsin, Bryan from Pennsylvania, and I. But they will both leave soon and I'll still be here. We all work in different places.
On Saturday I'll go to Akosombo Dam, and I'm very excited, its a short trip and I'll come back on the same day. It is the last trip around here before I go home :)"
On Saturday I'll go to Akosombo Dam, and I'm very excited, its a short trip and I'll come back on the same day. It is the last trip around here before I go home :)"
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