Today was a busy day! We drove out to Kayonza for day 2 of teacher training. Pam, Mary, and I each got the chance to teach a lesson to small group of students. I had Primary 1, which is mostly first grade age, but can be any age up to 10 or 11. I read the book "You are Special" by Max Lucado. I had to have a translator, but the kids got the idea of the story and were so cute sharing their ideas. It made me excited to go back to school and start the new year.
After the training, I was able to go to my sponsored child Muteteri Edna's house. I met her whole family and took her to the market to buy a few things. With the help of a translator, we got some new shoes, a dress, a sweatshirt and pants, and a pair of flip flops. She was so excited to be trying on clothes and shoes. Tomorrow I'll be able to go to her house again and bring them food and spend more time with the family. I love meeting the kids and their families and getting more of a chance to see the good that is being done.
Today was Sam's 16th birthday. His mom set up Emma and Robert to go out and get him a Rwandan drum. We had an impromptu drum and dance party after dinner. Our group, a group from the UK, the house staff, and assorted other people were able to bust a move to some Rwandan grooves. The muzungus tried to keep up with the dancing, but we definitely lacked the moves. What a great time to just hang out and get to experience a little bit of another culture.
It's late and I'm tired. Time for my bucket shower and off to bed.
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Is it true that you had internet but no running water while in Kayonza?
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