Today is a very hazy day, and it has been this way all day. It looks like an area close to a forest fire that is covered with a haze. It remains hot and humid as well.
Yesterday we talked about the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11, and there are 14 students and me in class. Between us, there were 10 different language represented! Most people here are TRI-lingual. In their home, they learn their local tribe's language; in school they learn English; and on the streets they learn Arabic. Here at the seminary, the students talk to each other in Arabic (They call it "Arab"), and in class we talk to each other in English. It is amazing that they are tri-lingual!!
Today I talked with one of my students, Gabriel, at lunch. His tribe is just south of the capitol city of Khartoum, quite a bit north of us. He is married and has five children, two boys and three girls, the oldest is 12. He was a clothes salesmen in his village before coming to seminary. He asks us to pray for these things: peace in Sudan (war is on everyone's mind, and it has ruined the country and left it desolate), that his home church can build a building and grow, that his family remains safe and healthy while he is at seminary; and for a growth he has on his cornea (It is big enough to see while talking to him). He is not able to go to the doctor, because he doesn't have enough money. Please remember Gabriel in your prayers.
I continue to nibble at the food. There is always bread here -- and if you just realize that it is normal for bugs to get caught up in the outdoor kneading process, then you can pick them out after it is baked. There is almost always a soup of some sort: goat, vegatable, fish or chicken. The have a potato type thing called "Cavasa". It is like a very, very dense cookie dough that you can barely cut, and it is extremely sticky. It really has no taste, and it is not easy to eat. Nedless to say, I am not eating a whole lot!
I decided to give my American Food to the students --- they love Oreos and Slim Jims and Werthers candy!
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We will pray for the items on Gabiel's heart. Your reports from the Sudan are very humbling. We bemoan the situation in our own country when we should be thanking God for his many blessings.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I understand that bugs are a good source of protein. Just thought you'd like to know, or maybe not.
Don & Marjorie
We will pray for the items on Gabriel's heart.
ReplyDeleteYour reports from the Sudan are very humbling. We bemoan the situation in our own country when we should be thanking God for His many blessings.
By the way, we understand that bugs are a good source of protein. Just thought you'd like to know, or maybe not.
Don & Marjorie
Your experiences and stories of your students are truly inspirational. Makes us feel silly worrying about our economy when we are still far above what they have. We continue to pray for you, your family and your students. And we will be sure to advise Colton he may want to take some Agriculture courses (and raise a cow) in High School. You never know when it might come in handy!
ReplyDeleteBet you wish you had packed more Oreos!! Guess you will be returning to us minus a few pounds. I agree with the comments before me; I am humbled by the knowledge that your students experience hardships unfathomable to me yet maintain their spirit. Amazing!! Oh and yes bugs are protein 8-)
ReplyDeleteI agree with the Tower of Babel comment.
ReplyDeleteIn today's World. the language problem is still relevant and I believe that the World, now, needs a common, non-national, neutral language!
If you have time, please check http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_YHALnLV9XU as well as the Esperanto website, http://www.lernu.net