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26 November 2004
I got to work with the girls today. They are so sweet. They sing a lot while they work on their projects. They giggle a lot. They call out, Good morning Auntie Jude. Then they all giggle. They call me that cause they already have a teacher named Judy. Some run up to me to hug, some come alongside to hold hands, some are still quite shy or just not that fun that way. They are very interesting. It is hard to make out what they say, as it is heavy with accent. They sing beautifully.
The little kids are just adorable. They have those big rounded foreheads and big eyes, and they too might want to crawl up onto my lap or hold a hand or just stand near and stare up at me. It is a wonder, what are they all thinking? Today the little ones learned Eph.6:1 Obey your parents, It is right in the lord.. So they played the “Mother May I“ game to learn how to ask for permission. They must always ask their mommies for permission. It was so cute. They were first grade to third grade.
Tomorrow I go to town to buy some stuff for the house. My boxes might get packed and shipped in a few weeks. I wonder how it will go.
I went to a local church on Sunday. There were hundreds of beautifully colorful people there. They clapped and sang much and move a lot. It sounds very good. They like to turn the speakers up loud, and they even use electric guitar and congas. It was good.
I will visit many such churches and hope to find one I fit into very well. I ordered a car today. Something like a Toyota, can’t remember the name. You know, the land cruiser type, but not that expensive. It will be about a 1992 , brought over the border from Europe. It will have lots of miles on it but will be useful for all the rough roads here. Please pray for a good one. I would love for it to be automatic, but that would take lots of prayers. The traffic here is crazy.
Judy on the go in Jos chaos. Pray!!!!!
I bought 2 red large rugs for my home here. Big to fill in some of the space. Raw concrete floors. Not painted. They seem dusty all the time.
I hear the Fulani shepherds cows calling out tonight. They herd their animals and live in the nearby hills. The Fulani are a nomadic tribe of tall beautiful people. They are also crafty and I hope to acquire some thing that they make. There are very few artisans in the country. I will purchase a few things as I see them so that I can bring them home to my supporters as some of them would like a little gift, I am sure.
I must get to bed. It is late.
-Judy
Posted by libbystokes at December 1, 2004 07:34 PM