I made it! My flight over was wonderful. The Lord has already placed people in my life. I ended up sitting next two precious women, one of them was a pastor in South Africa. The other kept holding my hand and praying for me after she found out I was a Christian.
I was politely greeted by several men when I got to the airport. A soldier took a particular liking to me and got me through customs and stayed with me until I got my bags. I am a single, young, white woman enough said.
It is taking me a while to adjust to all the changes. Mostly the heat and trying to figure out where my place is going to be. I thought Mobile was hot. I had no idea what hot was or how much I could actually sweat. You just learn the tricks, walking with umbrellas, changing clothes, etc. I find myself instead of hoping for hot water, hoping for water pressure and preferring to take cold showers. You just get used to the idea of being sticky a lot.
Today, I got my first experience in the deaf school. I visited with several of the classrooms. They have children from all ages and all skill levels. Some of these children have had no language communication with either French, English, or sign language. Some are 7 years old and just now getting a chance to learn how to communicate. I found it a relief to me that I could finally talk to some of the locals not through French but through my hands.
I was watching a teacher teach reading on the board. He would point to the word, which was in French and then the boy would sign it, then I would get to understand the French. I'm going to be learning so much of both languages. There is a possibility I may mentor a girl who wants to be a teacher at the deaf school. I hope to spend much more time there.
Besides getting over jet lag and the heat it has been a blessing to be here. Definitely not as easy as I had thought but, easy would create the dependence the Lord needs of me.
Please continue to pray for about my adjusting period. I have already had a few moments of "what am I doing here?" Also pray blessing on the Klaas family who have been wonderful in helping me.
Au Revoir mon ami!
5 comments:
You are going to learn so much!! I'm so proud of you. Sweat is not a bad thing. ;)
Amen to being so proud of you, Netta!
Singapore was hot and humid; yeah, you just get used to being sweaty and sticky. We pray that your physical comfort level will just diminish in importance as you reap the joys of relationships and service! We love you.
Look, it's a little gold man . . .
With a tiny torso.
I remember when I first got to Belize. After about 3 days I was pretty much adjusted to the heat. But boy, were my clothes stinky! But everyone sweats an equal amount, so it's not so bad knowing that everyone is stinky and no one really cares. You just get used to it.
Keep on being available for God to use, dear, and He'll use you in tremendous ways! I've enjoyed your updates. Keep 'em coming!
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