What a week!


From left to right: Lynn, Rick, me, Elizabeth, Gary and Michael John

Last week was a wonderful blessing! Elizabeth and Gary are missionaries that live a few towns over (almost a 4 hour drive), and it was their pastor, associate pastor and music leader from Birmingham, Alabama that came to do some church training. Along with them came a healthy dose of Peanut Butter M&M's and a box of Bisquick, so you can guess that I adored them immediately! ;-)

Though most of my days were spent cooking lunches for the guys, I did get to attend some of the sessions that they taught. It was so wonderful to be able to understand first hand what was being said in church! Of course they were translating into Luchazi (the language my church here is in), so I thought it was a little funny that the tables were turned. :-)

For the meals I treated the guys as much as I could. I even had a first attempt at home made tortillas! There is no such thing here are Mexican food- so it's just what I can cook. Since you can't effectively cook Mexican food for one, it was the perfect opportunity to try it! The tortillas weren't round, but they tasted perfect! I also treated the guys to sweet tea with each meal. And, since they were kind enough to bring me the Bisquick, we had pancakes not just once, but twice! The syrup here is good, just super thick. Though it was a little different, the breakfast was a little bit like heaven!

Other than that, my week ended on Saturday with some exciting things! My day started with an English class. No I am not taking one, I am teaching one! Don't you feel sorry for my students?! One of the translators asked if I would be willing to teach a class once a week to help anyone who wanted to come to further their English abilities. Since I am not working at this point I said yes. (when I start I might change it to twice a month instead of every weekend) This first class only had two students, but since they announced it at church Sunday I a sure that this coming week will by much more full! Please pray for my teaching ability!

My Saturday ended with a Birthday party where I met many other Americans! I was so excited! I was invited to this party for a volunteer that is with another organization, and the guest list was almost entirely volunteers! There were many different organizations present including the Peace Corps. I was so surprised to know how many other Americans are here in Rundu! I hadn't met any and had only heard of one other through the grapevine. I am thinking of having a 4th of July party at my house since I have so many people to help me celebrate! :-) This Thursday I have even been invited to one of the girl's houses for pizza and a movie!