How do I sum up the week in a nutshell? Hot n' whiney? Ups n' downs? Bring it n' I quit? Whatever the case, I got thru it.
I only had 2 language lessons but each one was great. I did my Bible study in Dagbani but...one girl came right out and said, "I didn't hear anything." Meaning she couldn't understand me. Sigh...
I had a good time whenever I met with Rafia. Somehow we can keep a conversation going though she always ends up laughing with something I say. (Farm and stomach are the same word here. Think of a conversation mixing them.)
I had a good time with Martha. She told me she really wants to know God and her Bible. I was like, "Awesome! Let's do it!"
My translator at my Bible study, Samuel, and his wife, Christiana had a baby boy. They had a naming ceremony on Saturday. I was to drive her from the house to the church. Then, the woman who was supposed to hold the baby and give it to the pastor in the church to declare the name, was not ready. They asked me to do it. This is a respected gesture! I was so honoured. So, we drove to the church then I sat next to them holding the baby until the pastor finished his short talk and was to announce the name the parents had given. They named him Godwin Yemkana. Afterwards I ran around taking pictures.
My colleague Yvonne came over for a couple days and it was so nice to have someone to dump on! I love iron sharpening iron. She has been an encouragement to me.
In between these times was a lot of sweating and headaches. I dont think I drank enough water. It has been 100 degrees daily. I haven't slept well. I need to move the air conditioner that we put in Damary's room to my room. Sheesh! Can I say Pile. Of. Sweat? Ugh and gross.
Language practice...so hard. At least I can catch more words. Yay! But still cannot grasp conversations unless they talk to me like a preschooler. Boo. Lots of questions and whining to the Lord about continuing...but I also don't want to be a quitter. Always so back and forth. Your necks must be sore going back and forth and back and forth to my swings.
Anyways. Another week. God can do it...I sure can't.
Thanks for praying!
