Our 36 Day God Adventure in the Bandundu
Day 29 : Monday, October 3, 2011
Though I thought the heat would keep me from sleeping, I actually had a good night. The conditions of this place where we are staying are simple (!) and not too reassuring. You can hear both the others sleeping/snoring and the bats or mice (not too sure which). It rained fairly heavily during the night - I hope that cools things down. Today is our rest day. I need to do laundry again, of course although the clouds definitely look like it's going to rain again later in the day. I have to work on my course because I have an assignment due today. Not at all motivated or inspired though I would really like to get it done and put it behind me.
Had a shower, washed my hair and feel almost human again!
Most of the others have taken off to the market or to get the tire fixed. I had no interest in that so stayed behind and got caught up on my journalling and then did that laundry. The clouds have cleared, there is a breeze though it's very hot in the sun. The clothes should dry better and quicker than in Vanga. The rest of the day I worked on my course assignment. Seeing as it was far too dark and too hot to do anything inside, I sat outside under the trees to work. I had opportunity too to talk with Esther. We talked about the care and follow up of members who lose a child or spouse. I told her about Grief Share. Loss is such a common experience here. She said that there was a real need in churches to have such a ministry but that it doesn't exist.
Well today actually ended up being a good day of rest for me. In the evening I sent off my assignment and checked emails again. After I had gone to bed, our grandson and son-in-law tried to skype us but in our present conditions, it wasn't possible to talk. :( That's a heartbreak ...
Though I thought the heat would keep me from sleeping, I actually had a good night. The conditions of this place where we are staying are simple (!) and not too reassuring. You can hear both the others sleeping/snoring and the bats or mice (not too sure which). It rained fairly heavily during the night - I hope that cools things down. Today is our rest day. I need to do laundry again, of course although the clouds definitely look like it's going to rain again later in the day. I have to work on my course because I have an assignment due today. Not at all motivated or inspired though I would really like to get it done and put it behind me.
Had a shower, washed my hair and feel almost human again!
Most of the others have taken off to the market or to get the tire fixed. I had no interest in that so stayed behind and got caught up on my journalling and then did that laundry. The clouds have cleared, there is a breeze though it's very hot in the sun. The clothes should dry better and quicker than in Vanga. The rest of the day I worked on my course assignment. Seeing as it was far too dark and too hot to do anything inside, I sat outside under the trees to work. I had opportunity too to talk with Esther. We talked about the care and follow up of members who lose a child or spouse. I told her about Grief Share. Loss is such a common experience here. She said that there was a real need in churches to have such a ministry but that it doesn't exist.
Well today actually ended up being a good day of rest for me. In the evening I sent off my assignment and checked emails again. After I had gone to bed, our grandson and son-in-law tried to skype us but in our present conditions, it wasn't possible to talk. :( That's a heartbreak ...
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