Things I'm happy about :
-My host family is AWESOME
-My host brother and I get along great -- and he's staying in town for a few days!!
-The bread here is delish
-I really do love the company of a significant amount of my staging class
-My french is improving
-I'm not afraid to mess up
-Lunch costs me under $1 USD every day
-I haven't worried about ANYTHING since I've gotten here
-I live really close to my best staging friend (like 2 streets away)
Things I miss :
-My Etats-Unis (United States) Family!
-Lambeau
-Ice Cubes
-COLD water!
-Black and Milds
They keep telling me staging will get tough - but right now, I love being here. I take each day meal by meal, so I'm not overwhelmed at all. People around me are worrying about everything, but for some reason I feel an incredible calmness being here. I love you and miss you all - but I am doing wonderfully. Do not worry about me - I really do feel at home in Benin already. Things will be hard, but they'll be hard everywhere. Being in Benin really puts things in perspective - and for that I thank God. I thank God for my chance to be here, the calmness I've had, the love I have for the other volunteers/host family, and the love they have for me. And I want to thank you guys for supporting me in doing this, and loving, thinking about, and supporting me now that I'm here.
We started with 60 stagers - 1 has dropped.
We're at 59 now. I really didn't expect him to leave - and I'll miss you!
I don't want to be rude --- but I am going to keep a tally on here of when people drop... and I know more people will drop.
P.S. - I lost my lighter, if I could get one sent to me, that would be great. Right now, I've been using like 3 matches to light my stove ever night.
I am so glad you are having a good time learning about the way of life there and taking things as they come. We love ya!
ReplyDeleteCan you post a photo of your host family? We're thankful they're taking good care of you there. Do they speak any English? I'll see what I can do about a lighter but I'm not sending you any Black and Milds;-)
ReplyDeleteHello buddy. i wish i had the time to write you. im just so busy with everybody bs and tryna make it. i have lots to tell you about. glad to hear you still enjoying your stay. miss you. they dont make friends like you anymore. take care.
ReplyDeleteI am overjoyed to hear that this experience thus far has not been overwhelming for you! I hope you are able to continuously keep that sense of peace and calm you are having right now. Do not let anything overwhelm you! You are amazing, and I truly believe that you can conquer any task set before you!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless! Stay healthy! And I miss you lots!!!!
I lost the cord to connect my computer to my camera. Looking for it though.
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