I just posted a few pics. It's the before and after of malaria. Pretty cool, huh? But, I'm doing much better now. I'm at my site in at Lawra and I'm getting down to work, which is nice. I've learning how to make and play the xylophones, which is incredibly fun. I'm also working on starting an art / music club at the high school, since they don't really offer art classes. I'm giving guitar lessons to a few kids right now, and they seem to love it. So, I'm doing pretty well so far.
Living in Lawra is pretty crazy. It's about as far from the country capital as possible. It's about a 2-day drive, so it's like living in the sticks. It's cool but it's a major adjustment. Training didn't really prepare me for this, since it's such a rural lifestyle. It's hard to explain, but I imagine that it's like what things must have been like in the wild west days. But instead of people riding horses, they ride motorcycles. And if you drive for 2 hours you can use the internet. But other than that, it's like I've traveled back in time.
Well, let me know how you guys are doing. Thanks again for all the good thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
Adam Martyn
2 comments:
Happy New Year Adam!!
Sounds like you are doing great! We're thinking about you and sending our prayers your way.
We're doing great!
You wouldn't believe how much snow we had this year! The whole city was pretty much shut down for two weeks around Christmas. The temperature was down to 10s and 20s at night. Snow, freezing rain and snow again... And our wonderful Mayor didn't use salt to melt the ice on the roads, because they were "harmful to the environments"?!? Tell me about it!! People were pretty much snowed-in in some areas.
Now everything is back to normal. Thinking about moving, but not sure where yet. We'll keep you posted.
I'm so proud of you Adam!! Keep up the great work and can't wait to hear your next adventures!
It sounds like you are finally doing what you were sent to do, and what you want to do. The worst is behind you. Now the good stuff starts.
I know the kids must love the music you are teaching them. I also know you are a great example for the kids. You learn and they learn. Enjoy them and have fun.
The pictures are amazing. Yup, you lost some weight. In case you did not know it, you need to gain some weight.
With the distance from where you are to the internet friendly area, I expect the time between posts will be long. Take notes and be sure to fill in all the news when you can update us. I / we are praying for you and love to hear from you.
Be safe, and know we care and love to hear from and about you.
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