On Saturday we have our first afternoon showing movies with the kids at the school. Most of them have class in the morning and then have the rest of the afternoon and evening free. So we showed them back to the future one and two. It was interesting to sit with them as they watched it. The movies are in English so most of their reactions are due to the activity happening instead of the words that are being said. The boys really liked them because of the car. During the second movie I stepped out and had a tour of the girl’s dorm. I brought some family and friend pictures from home so I showed the girls them. They are always interested in seeing were you have come from. I also had some pictures of snow to show them. This they can’t understand. They don’t know how people can live in such cold temperatures and I was asked if people die because of it.
On Sunday Joanie and I went to the city to get some supplies. It is about an hour and a half drive. There are many small towns that we drive through on the way. It is always amazing to see everyone walking and know that it is not just a couple of blocks that they have come from but most likely an hour or more. It is also amazing to see the little children (as young as 4 or 5) walking on their own without an adult. I have asked if there is any fear of the child being taken and the answer is no. They would rarely hear about of that happening. Young kids often have to walk to school for over an hour without an adult.
Another thing that I need to get use to is writing everything on paper. There is a printer here but it costs a lot to use so rarely is it used. Also if you want to ask someone a question or forward on an email in most cases you can’t do it as very few people have a computer. So you write out what you are looking for. Also when I receive information from someone it is written out on paper even when it talks a few pages. I have to keep reminding myself that this is all they know. Even if I think it is easier to type it out that is not an option for them. It is amazing how you can get use too not actually having to talk to anyone to get something done at home. Here that is not the case. You need to get up and talk to them. This of course is not a bad thing. It shows once again that everything here is about relationships. Talking and interacting with each other is very important. More than we would ever do at home.
I continue to be amazed by the children and their happiness. The High School children wrote exams this week to end their term. Each day after exams I would ask how they went. Some would say they were hard but no one would express they wish they didn’t have them. Kids here are grateful for the opportunity to be given this education. It is a good reminder to be grateful for of what we have and not to take advantage of it. There are so many things that we enjoy in Canada and assume we will always have them. Here that is not the case.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
Isaiah 43:2
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