Sunday, November 23, 2008

Almost Dec???



With temps still some days in the 90s this ND girl finds it hard that Nov. is coming to an end. I started playing Christmas music to get myself in the mood. The music is great but it isn't really working.
I had another wonderful week. Rev got back on Wed so I was still alone Monday and Tues. Wed. I had to debrief Rev. on all my clients. Sister Comfort, my real social work supervisor came Thurs. and then Fri we went to a home and school for handicap children and adults. I was quite impressed with their physiotherapy and how clean everything was kept. We were shown many before and after pictures of children with bowed legs, amputations, and mental disorders. It was just so impressive to me how concerned the caretakers were and how much passion they had in their job. One could tell it was a real calling.
I stayed Friday night in Bamenda with one of my Cameroonian friends. It was my first time staying just like with one person. We slept in her big bed and feasted on french fries and eggs. We had a delightful time and she said I was welcome anytime. Sat. I wanted to come back for my first Cameroonian wedding and it was my roommates last day. Rev. found me a ride as he didn't want me to take public transport. Because of car trouble we didn't leave for 2 hours. The wedding was to start at 10 a.m. and I didn't arrive until 1 p.m. where the church was overflowing and the sermon was still going on. I realized I hadn't missed much and saw that it was just God's way of helping me. Sunday was tough as I had gone around with Jen to say goodbye but then had to say one of my own to her. She was a God given gift to have here. Where she was brave, I wasn't and vice versa. We were a great pair. She is off climbing Mt. Cameroon now because she heads out on Thursday.
Right now, I am the only Social Worker at the hospital as my colleagues are on leave. I was suppose to be leaving on Wed for a Bible Conference and going to Theatre to observe surgery tomorrow, but now God only knows. Please be in pray as I try to discern my place.
Love you all! See ya in 3 weeks, can you believe it!?!

Amber

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