Humble, Humbly, Humbling

19-1-09
So it has been an interesting weekend to say the least. The worst weekend I have experienced thus far of Africa, and as I am told, the worst one of the semester. That is semi-good news, I guess. I am just going through a rough time at themoment, so please pray for me.
Naomi and I are staying with a family for two weeks. Naomi is such a blessing and I do not think I could do it without her being there. There is Mama Harriet and four boys. Two of them are her sons, who are brats, and then the youngest is her grandson, Mark, and the oldest is her nephew, David. David does all the work, or so it seems. We went to the well with him yesterday to get water and it is far and steep. He is so strong and he said it is just a part of life, like school. It is very humbling to see his attitude towards something we would complain and probably refuse to do, but he just does it without complaint. I was reading on the front porch yesterday, which is where I think I got my ten bug bites, but anyway, these kids were playing in the yard. When I say yard I mean dirt because there is no grass. They were so adorable and the oldest girl was named Ruth. I think she is someone I will develop a relationship with, at least that is what I felt when I met her. The children are so precious and to actually converse with them is awesome! I want to bring them all home with me. I took pictures of them and showed pictures of my family and friends to them. The joy that they hold is amazing to me. I would look at them with such sadness, but they are so content and joyful. I feel as though I will learn a lot from them.
Cleanliness is not very high on the list when it comes to food. I have become vegatarian for the duration of this trip. I can’t handle it. I would rather not know where things come from or how they are cooked and just eat them, but since staying with a family I have learned both of those things and that is why I am not going to eat meat while I am here. Ants are crawling all over the table and in the food, but it does not seem to be a big deal. We have a squatty potty at the house and I attempted to go yesterday and when I shut the door a lizard jumped. That was the end of my bathroom experience at home. I am so spoiled. We bathe in a dark room with a bucket after dinner, which is at 9 or later. Then we go to bed. Naomi and I share a room with no door and so it is awkward to change clothes. I do not want to offend them on anything, it seems hard though. I got homesick really bad yesterday and God and I are having an agrument. Perhaps it isn’t an agrument on His end, but it is on mine. I think He is just waiting for me to come to my senses, but anyways. I have so much to say, but right now I am just not in the mood to express it. It would not be cheerful and I do not want anyone to worry. I am fine, just dealing with somethings like God told me I would. I love you all and miss you!

Love,
Katie