Journal 3

June 12, 2007

So I had to write an update today because I did something crazy that everyone ought to know about ☺ I ate a grasshopper! Yup, that’s right… I ate a grasshopper. My dear Ugandan sister Diana convinced me that they’re “really nice” and “just like chips or sweets” hahaha… not so much… but after much freaking out I made up my mind and chomp chomp away grass hopper eating I did! Although I forgot my camera at home (I know what you’re thinking, I don’t know what’s wrong with me either) there is another visitor here who used hers to document this event so you will have a few pictures to see that I did in fact consume grasshopper! Haha.
The past two days I’ve spent mostly in the office trying to wrap my brain around how to create/implement different systems to try and make things run smoother. There is so much that takes place, it’s truly an amazing place- I’m praying that God will give me some insight and ideas of ways to make the burden seem lighter for everyone.
I’ve had a tough time watching kids get sick… since I’ve been here we’ve had two cases of Malaria. Malaria is really awful… it’s a super high fever with shaking and throwing up and moving from hot- to cold in extremes… I hate watching these little ones suffering. Selfishly, It’s been a good opportunity for me to get some one on one time as they have stayed home from school and I’ve been able to check on them regularly. I treasure one on one time and it’s pretty difficult to get. I also got some time with MaryBelle, who didn’t do so well on her mid-term tests, so I gladly took the opportunity to go over them with her and help figure out what she isn’t understanding.
I hope that all of you are doing well and that summer is bringing rest and the joys of a new season. Know that I’ve been praying for all of you who are preparing for camps at Beaverton, for all of my friends who are wedding planning, and those of you recent graduates who are seeking direction for the next season of life ;)
Please continue to pray for me and for my communication with all who I am working with. Pray that I would have understanding of how best to bless this place and these hard working men and women, as well as how to love and teach the children.