Jambo! Hope all is well with you. I am doing great. I have just been thinking the past couple days about the friendliness of the Kenyans. I feel so welcome here. Everyday I meet sooo many people. There is no hesitation to say hi, shake hands, introduce yourself, and have a conversation. This attitude towards foreigners is such a contrast to the usual American perception of foreigners. Not always, but many times in the U.S. we don't welcome or fully accept people from outside or people who are different from us. I can't take this friendliness for granted and I am also becoming a very friendly and open person. I am very content and looking forward to classes beginning this week. Tomorrow I will move into my actual room, and meet even more people.
One more thing that I would like to mention is the water shortage. Sometimes we don't have water here due to the fact that there is simply no water in the area. It doesn't last for very long, maybe a few hours, but it is an issue. There is always drinking water available, which is a blessing and a necessity.
Take care. Love always, Lora
My address:
Daystar University
P.O. BOX 44400-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
(indicate Athi River Student)
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Hey, missed you at the beach today. Let us know how your classes are going. Aunt Kelli
ReplyDeleteyay for friends!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're doing great and ready to get rolling! As you write about the ways people greet each other there, I am reminded of my internal struggle here in NC about whether or not to say "buena/os dias/tardes/noches" to Latina/o peole that I pass in the grocery store, in parking lots, etc. If we were in Mexico, we wouldn't speak to everyone, but we would speak to many. Holly & Maggie have gotten off to a good start with their school year, and Maggie is about to finally get her driver's permit (way too late, but the delay couldn't be helped). Enjoy your first week of classes and know that you are loved.
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Ginny
Greetings Lora! I am so happy to have found your blog. I am so amazed by your bravery and excited about how you embrace this experience. May God BLESS you in your venture and may you always seek HIM!
ReplyDeleteDeuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
(NKJV)