Day 2:
So I can officially say that today I did something that I will never do again. I had my legs waxed in Africa. So I thought I would be living near the bush, but we definitely walked next door to the Indian woman and paid her about $7 (1000 Kwacha). I am really hearting. My legs are really red and splotchy. I’m really feeling it.
Interesting observation of the day: we live off of coffin road. Apparently one of the more profitable businesses in Malawi is coffin making. The road we live off of has about 10 coffin making vendors up and down it. The coffins are very nice.
I met the teacher I will be working with. He is very nice, but I am really overwhelmed. I am teaching physical science: chemical bonding, mole and molarity, and matter. I got matter in the bag but chemical bonding, moles and molarity are a little crazy. Good thing my Africa mom Janet is a former science teacher.
Tomorrow we are going to Lake Malawi and Janet and I are going to sit and learn Chemistry while looking at Lake Malawi.
God gave me a verse in Philippians today: Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Now I need my mind filled with Physical Science and my heart filled with prayer.
Join with me in prayer for these children.
3 comments:
good luck with chemistry. maybe you can use the rats in an experiment one day. if you want a job when you come home maury co is looking for a teacher at mt. pleasant hs. I interviewed but i don't want the job. it's one-on-one with a hs student almost all day and then some at the elementary school across the street. anyways, i thought i would let you know just in case. if you want more info i'll get it to you.
I've made a mental note to never, ever get my legs waxed in Africa. I can't wait to see your pictures - you've only been there 72 hours and it already sounds life changing. I love you lots and I'm praying for you!
I hope you are enjoying every moment of craziness! I can't think of anyone better to love on those kids and teach them a little science! I'm praying for you!
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