Here we are at the MaaSae Girls School, Monduli, Tanzania, East Africa! Pictured here are our students! We have around 70+ students in our classes currently, still waiting for a few more that will show up! There is now way to describe all of the many things we are learning and experiencing each day. We are both rather exhausted, and so far the idealized dream of "writing" each evening has NOT materialized. In the evening we are busy making dinner, cleaning up, heating water, preparing for the next day and then falling into bed. So, until we get a better handle on the daily aspects of life, our work, and so on...I believe I will not be accomplishing all that I had hoped! But I am living--and this is very rewarding, and at times painfully exhausting and disorienting. I am missing my home, my family, my friends, my dog...I think of everyone very often. We are well and working hard! I will blog whenever I have the chance!
6 comments:
wow. naomi. i'm amazed at the size of the class. like i'd mentioned, i wish i could be there as your documentary one-woman film crew. i love you. miss you like the crazies.
Dear Naomi and Tony, Enjoyed your first report. We are praying for you. Must really be a challenging experience. Love, Uncle Bud and Aunt Elaine
Dear Naomi and Tony, Enjoyed your first report. We are praying for you. Must really be a challenging experience. Love, Uncle Bud and Aunt Elaine
OK, kids! You're there and still alive and kicking! Awesome. The tasks ahead are daunting, but we have every confidence that all will sort itself out. As I understand your task, it is to sort these students out as to their skill levels so that they can enter at the proper level at the next step. Of course, you need at least two more teachers to accomplish that with any speed. But carry on as best you can. We love you and are praying for you. love, mom and dad
At last!! It is so great to see that all is well. Jose and I have been thinking about the two of you and have been anxiously awaiting your post. Sounds like you have your plates full, but what a tremendous experience! Yes, you ARE LIVING!! You are an opportunist, in every positive sense of the word. I love you and am very proud of you. Gretch
"We don't TAKE an adventure. We are TAKEN ON an adventure . . . "
Wow Naomi! This adventure is truly underway. I'm so grateful for your courage and spirit that makes you who you are - an adventurer - willing to let go and give up some of the control over your day-to-day life. How great to see that you are safely there and in the midst of your work. Thanks for sharing with us - we love you.
Kari
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