Coming to an End
admin February 17th, 2009
Gas - One Gallon at a Time
This was a mission before it’s time, and it’s coming to an end. Electricity is being restored as we speak, but as of yet it’s only the street lights on the one main road. As soon as power is available many electricians will be needed. If the government corruption in all the transactions that I participated in stops, the progress will take off, but who knows what the future has in store? The difference in Western life/culture and African culture is greater than I ever expected.
Today I was run off the road by a U.N. vehicle. Being a ex-California driver, he still didn’t pass me! Driving here is an adventure in itself; there are no rules and very aggressive taxis…and now U.N. SUV’s.
The Mt. Barclay Kids
Anja and I went to Mt Barclay school again today. The children are very interesting to be around, and incredibly fun. A yard full of children at recess can tell you a lot about the behaviors of a culture. Anja taught a bible class while I talked to the teachers who had no class to teach that period. The time spent at the school continues to be special.
Life in Liberia always has it’s drama, there seems to be some happening each day we are here. (It can’t be explained, you just have to experience it.) So I sit here sweating because the generator shut off and there is nothing left to write, except that I’m feeling a little defeated. However, I am still here, so the adventure still continues.
The plans I had for this electrical initiative turned out different here on the ground. Christ has a plan, and I just completed a part. I’m disappointed, yet at the same time I’m not. It gives me the sense that Christ is with me, because my dream ended but I feel ok about it. I’m trying to complete the scheduled time frame…I just want to make sure I don’t depart before it’s completed.
Please pray for Anja and I,
Patrick
