SO many experiences were packed in today. We all even walked the plank. (Photo later)
I noticed sleepy, nodding heads as we traveled home from four school visits and a hospital tour. The medical team was a wonderful addition for classroom visits. They often brought up questions that helped lead to new perspectives. The medical team also had a meeting with the hospital administrator and a few members of the staff.
Did You Know?
- ...that teachers usually have only one copy of a subject's textbook? Teachers copy the textbook on the chalkboard that is sometimes difficult to see. The children then copy the info in a student "workbook".
- ...often a newly certified teacher is usually not paid for teaching? The government doesn't have enough funding for the payroll. The teacher may try to find a second job. The principal may try to find support from various outside sources so the teacher can make a living. That is passion!
- ...if you are a patient in the hospital that a family member comes along to prepare your meals? If you don't have a family member then you have to get a friend or I imagine pay someone. Marci is here to begin the process of setting up a kitchen.
- ...that it is difficult to repair donated equipment because it is obsolete? Parts are difficult to find. Moses is evaluating equipment.
- ...that we saw a primary classroom with 86 students? Yes, that number is correct. The teacher even brings her two-year-old so that she can teach. Yet, she had the biggest smile and showed such joy with this challenge.
- ...the most seen patient cases are malaria, typhoid, pneumonia? Hepatitis B cases are climbing also.
- ...casts are removed by pouring vinegar over a cast to remove it? I'm not sure how long that takes! Staci has brought a tool to remove casts.
Evening Campfire
No fire was burning but the atmosphere was the same. The team lingers in the evening at the dinner table to share highlights of the day, debrief, and talk about the itinerary for the next day. Tonight someone randomly asked, "How did you come to be on this trip?" I would love to post each story - powerful and fascinating stories that only God could set in motion. Don and Marilyn played a part in almost every story. They are truly here even though they are physically not. It is also evident that your prayers are weaved into each story AND each day's experiences. Your prayers for our safety (riding in an vehicle is always an experience), open minds for ourselves and the people we come into contact with, and wisdom to see opportunities to show God's love are ESSENTIAL. It is a joy to see the impact and the connections the first team made the previous few weeks. Thank you for making our road smoother as well as our team members that have been here before. Pat, John, Jane, Tom, and Moses have been invaluable with their insights and knowledge.
And now you know...
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| Tim nailing it on the beach "field". The team was quite impressed. |
You have to wait to know who was the only person to change into a swimsuit and plunge in the surf. Blogger needs some tech advice. : )
Next riddle- Who do you think is setting their alarm before 6 am to be in the hotel kitchen to learn and share about food preparation? We will get enjoy that blessing at our breakfast.
Check this post again as this blogger hopefully receives tech support from team members to post photos from various sources. Just don't hold your breath as she uses that knowledge.
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