Back in Gushegu, where the power has been consistent, well until Friday night, and it was out all day Saturday. Saturday was to be my day off. Not very day-offy when you cannot rest because there is no fan or work long on your computer or check instagram because you don't have so much battery life or use the machine to wash clothes. Does this even count as a day off? :)
But let's talk about language. I was out every day this week. I sort of felt that my first few days in the week were a dud. I mean, I was out there but...I just couldn't grasp what people were saying. Sometimes I was not even talking. I have noticed that when I talk it seems Dagbani stays with me so it is important to speak...I mean, duh, of course it is important to speak, but for those of you who have learned a language you know what I mean.
Every day I am thankful that I am here. This is a good place to learn. It is just so hard. And maybe, I am one of those people who just cannot learn language. I don't know. I don't want to get all down and discouraged, and I will keep working hard, but maybe, just maybe, I can't do it. (Insert shrug of shoulders) I was encouraged to start reading my Dagbani Bible more often. In the mornings, I line it up with the English text I am reading. Maybe it will help? I'm trying everything.
The boys keep coming. I bought a ball and they popped a tiny hole in it the second day! But they got it patched. They return it to me every night and have been respectful. One afternoon though, I think I had over 20 kids in the yard! That gets a bit out of hand.
The weather is a strong-consistent over a hundred, as if it doesn't want to disappoint me. Haaaaa...ugh...even at 8pm it was 100! Cra-zay! One afternoon the boys came for the ball and about 20 minutes later they brought it back and said it is too hot. At least I am not the only one who thinks so. With the heat comes unfortunate things. I have gotten rashes from sweating. I use baby powder but it is just not enough to keep it dry. Such joys (sigh). And waking up in a pile of neck sweat. Such bliss. Livin' the dream, eh? :)
Okie- let's get this next week going. Keep praying!