Dan and I had the opportunity to go with the Maano group on Thursday. (Laura's laughing too hard to type a comprehensive sentence so her blogging privileges have been revoked) Dan speaking: the day was very special although i did have my mother's reservations from 10,000 miles away ringing in my head. 50 kilometers in the bed of a truck in africa with people i've never met to go talk about AIDS in a high school. questionable behavior from the looks of it. But after Laura and mine's mutual embarassment at the basic school in the morning, we had a fantastic experience in the city of sisheki--the local food, the people, and our experience at the high school really was amazing. the day was a day of firsts in countless ways. I know katie and I played with the scenario of me meeting an exotic african princess...well...not yet but i did get to ride in the cab of the truck with the prince of Mwandi for a good hour...and incredibly intelligent man...wowza. nayways, the week continues to amaze me. one down and one to go. we'll see where life goes from here. though we're debatably busier here than we are on a day to day basis in the states (definitely, if you're referring to those last few lazy weeks of high school). yet the businiess...is hardly stressful to me. we were discussing as a group tonight why it's easier to see God in a place life Africa and I was struck by emily's answer, and that was that we're expected to look for his presence constantly...because everyone see's God here, obviously, we are supposed to. Yet looking for God's presence in our lives is not so constant at home. I very much believe that his presence is no less in Colorado than it is in Mwandi...That's not our God. therefore, i'm looking forward to recognizing how God reveals himself to me in Fort Collins...Greeley...etc. though it may be inherently different. I encourage you all to do the same since you can't be here with me...and that does sadden me, i hope you know...especially you, mom and dad. turn it over to Laura?...yes.
its Laura again- (dan is currently speed skating around the sitting room- the floors here are very very slippery) our trip with Maano was quite the experience- we not only embarassed ourselves, but we also got the opportunity to talk to a classroom ful of 11th graders about abstinance. we answered questions about drugs, sex, American sexuality and porn. It was very interesting, and really fun.
today I finally got to spend alot of time in the Hippo house, jean and I learned how to tile and tiled the shower, a new skill to take home.
tomorow Rocket will be making an appearance at the OVC at 10 o'clock!!! your prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Even though we're all half way across the world, our thoughts and prayers are also back at home with those we love.
Love you momma! it was nice to hear from you today! kissy kissy
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hey Dan. Just returned from San Isabel. Wow. We certainly missed you. Its just not the same without Danny boy...but we are planning on a return trip in just TWO weeks. We certainly saw God in the mountains - It is a blessed place. I'll remember to keep looking... We can't wait to see you, but are overwhelmed with this experience you are having! Our love to Laura too! We loved the joint blog.
Mom Barton
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