We’ve survived again – our 2nd stint in the junior high boys’ dorm is history. Even though all goes well, it is an exhausting experience and gives us much better understanding for the life of a dorm parent. We’re glad to help out when we can, but are thankful God is using us elsewhere in our time at ICA.
The yellow flag of caution flew over the campus on Monday, as there were worker strikes in Bouake, and possible demonstrations. The fuel truck drivers in Abidjan were also on strike, and we were encouraged to conserve, not knowing how long the strikes would last, and how it would affect us. It seems both of these strikes have now been resolved without violence.
Some of you have written about your winter weather. Bob and I are having a hard time remembering winter – the temperatures here have been in the upper 90’s in the shade. So far, humidity hasn’t been a problem since we are in the dry season, but we are told that when the rains come, the humidity and the temperatures combined will drain the energy from all of us.
Pray for Bob as he is really busy making worksheets, quizzes, and tests for every chapter for every subject that he teaches – a first-year teacher sort of thing. He feels he doesn’t have time to be creative with his teaching, and is looking forward to next year when he can use already prepared handouts and have a chance to have more fun with the subject matter. Since we’re not exactly novices to the teaching profession, he knew to expect this, and knows it will be better next year.
Network concerns (including viruses) are keeping me busy, as usual. I don’t ever have a moment when I feel caught up. There’s always some computer not working, or some network application not doing what it should. If I let myself, I could spend all my waking hours with the machines, not the people, which would defeat our reason for being here.
Thank you once again for your prayers. We invite you to write and share your concerns with us so that we can pray for you also.