I’m on the road for a bit here, and thought I’d just write about the various things I’ve been doing…odds and ends.
Continue reading Odds ‘n Ends
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Just a Girl
The neighborhood is surprisingly noisy. If it’s not people calling out greetings to each other or yelling at kids, it’s sheep and goats baaing or roosters crowing or guinea fowl chattering. I’ve gotten used to it.
Continue reading Just a Girl
My Little Monster
One of the most enjoyable parts of this experience is the kids. They make me feel like a bit of a celebrity while I walk through town, calling out my name, sometimes running over to shake hands or high-five.
Continue reading My Little Monster
Don’t Call it Death
Sitting in church for three hours every Sunday, not understanding the language and just letting my mind free-associate may not be the kind of spiritual experience the church leaders want me to have…but it works for me.
Continue reading Don’t Call it Death
The Little Dry Season
In a lot of ways, I’m just not cut out for this.
Nonetheless, I’m glad I’m here. Hard to explain.
Continue reading The Little Dry Season
Our Day
On Wednesday last week, the morning was already well underway and I hadn’t seen Esther yet. Sometimes she sleeps at her husband’s family house, sometimes she sleeps here. She might sleep at her mother’s house sometimes, too…I’m not sure. It’s part of the extended family system here.
Continue reading Our Day