So past weeks have been a blur. Pray that I have lots of conversations to practice my french with. I have not really been sick stomach wise, I had a fever but it passed quickly, no malaria dont worry. We have had two formation sessions teaching personal savings and also accounting for illiterates. Both times our groups taught in french and one of them we had a translator speak it in local language. Grammar is hard; I havent studied verb conjugations alot so it is difficult speaking in different tenses. We will get it, but pray for my motivation to study and for time as well. My host family thinks it is strange when i am alone but it is hard to study with them there too.
Tomorrow we are leaving for technical visit where 3 other stageieres and myself are going to another volunteers post to hang out. He is going to take us to some of the places that he frequents alot. Hopefully there will be lots of french practice and also some rest; they work us pretty hard here.
Overall things are awesome. Tired alot and I miss you all but it is amazing to be here. Please send me letters. It would be nice to get an envelope even if you are bragging about drivethrus and airconditioning. Love u dad and mom!! keeping it real in africa; peace out
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I'm always glad to see a blog update! I hope you find people with whom you can converse in French. I hope also you are feeling better. We'll do better about writing. You can be sure you are always in our thoughts and prayers! Aunt Mary
ReplyDeleteI am glad also to see the blog update and enjoy them almost as much as our talks. I am glad you got over the temperature and will continue to pray daily for your health, safety, french and grammar. I promise to send a letter very soon and love you so much. MOM
ReplyDeleteHi Laura. miss you.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better soon. glad you are having good experiences. don't worry about being alone to study. with how busy they are keeping you it should definitely be allowed. and you should have a little alone time to talk and listen to God. just relax and be yourself. soak everything up and have fun! I love you very much and very proud of my little sis. =) <3, Sarah
Hi Laura! So good to hear from you and that things are going well. It's probably scarier for us thinking about you there than the reality of you being there. Paul and I think about you and pray for you. You'll come away from this time with experiences that will change you, grow you, enhance you. Love you much! Aunt Sonia
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