As soon as I figure all those things out, I will let you know. I am here with 34 other Americans who have turned out to be a great team to work with. We all have different experiences and different plans, but they have all led us to commit to the next two years in Mozambique.
For the first six weeks, we are all stationed for pre-service training with a host family in a town two hours south of the capitol. My family has five children from 19 years to 1 year old. The mother is the captain of the day's agenda and her crew (the kids) know their routine. I envy her because she has not had to call them more than once!
Days start early, by six all are up and out in the yard to start the fire for the stove, boil water, run to the bakery, wash dishes from last night's dinner, sweep, and get to school. Watching them, especially the mother, shows me how labor intensive things are here. Charcoal is purchased down the street with a wheel barrel, water is stored by filling big containers, and to start the fire to cook on requires luck and patience.
And they smile throughout everything.
OBSERVATION THIS WEEK: Watching the daily routine so far I feel rather spoiled; convenience has definitely integrated into our culture, yet do we make the effort to realize it and smile as often as the Mozambicans? XOXO
Comadre, k facinante su trabajo. Si, todos nos acostumbramos a lo normal k es nuestra vida rutinaria y no nos ponemos a pensar lo valioso de tener lo basico, luz, agua potable y cosina electrica para cosinar nuestros alimentos. Que linda labor ud esta haciendo, Dios la bendiga y siga postiando su trabajo
ReplyDeleteNice to hear you're doing well. Should make for a very interesting experience for you. Please keep us posted as opportunity permits.
ReplyDeleteHope you solved the problem of you two biggest fears already. ;)
yes Joe I have lol. The internet system is the new challenge!
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