November 25th, 2008
The first thing that I want to say is that I'm still really excited that my man Barack Obama won and will be our next President of the United States. If I offended anyone just then... get over it (haha). I'm just listening to my ipod and “My President” came on and I got really happy and felt the need to voice it.
So, I'm hoping my initiation processes for life in Africa is complete after falling sick this weekend. I think everyone that comes to Africa has to get sick and that's just the way it is. I got real sick Friday afternoon. I was at my meeting and out of nowhere I felt super nauseous. I had to let my committee know I was feeling sick and I went home. So I ended up throwing up about an hour later and throughout the night I had a fever of 102. I felt so horrible and all day Saturday I just laid in my bed and slept. But thank God cause I woke up Sunday and felt better. I still haven't got my appetite back completely which I'm not sure if it's the fact I'm still recovering or the thought of rice and fufu don't exactly make me jump up for joy. All I could think of yesterday was a big juicy steak, a big ol' bowl of cereal with super cold milk, oh yea and a salad with ranch drizzled heavily over the top. Yesterday might have been the first time on this trip I got homesick and not cause I was missing home but because I missed the food. (Fat girl, yes, I know) I didn't even get homesick when I was burning up with a fever and puking my brains out, but the thought of a juicy steak made me cry out “AMERICA”. Sad. However, I should add that I don't hate the food here by any means, but they lack a few things in their diets. Variety of flavors, vegetables, diary, and meat. I always thought that I was a carb person but on this trip I've realize that the saying “To much of anyone one thing can be a bad thing” has truth to it. But I'm sure that I'll get my appetite back soon and it will be fine. I might try finding some lettuce tat the market and take it to the missionary family's house so they can properly wash it for me so I can eat some sort of vegetable. Until then, I'll just keep on taking my daily vitamin.
Other than getting sick this weekend not too much is new. I did miss out on going to someone's farm to help harvest yams Saturday. You all know I was devastated. (if you thought I was serious, you should seriously think about how well you know me). But I did feel bad so I told Dela that I would definitely go help the next time.
Well, with it being Thanksgiving and all, I find it appropriate to tell you all what I'm thankful for today. I'm so thankful for this opportunity to come to Ghana and live and work for 4 months; I'm thankful for the love and support from my moms and pops; and I'm thankful for all my family and friends' love and support. I am truly a blessed individual and I feel that God continues to show me all the glory and power he possesses everyday I live. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
4 comments:
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I was hoping to hear from you this weekend, but maybe I'll have to try sometime this week. Mom said my card came, I haven't got it from her yet, but thank you!!!
Pinky T, we all missed u for Turkey Day and yes we ate a little extra in your honor. At least I did lol. I am glad to hear that your experience there is still going well. Sorry to hear about you being sick... I COMPLETELY understand your food issues. Finland wasn't quite as bad, but u know how much I love food (Recovering fatboy of course)... Well, continue to enjoy your experience and please try to take pictures... Luv ya
Laura,
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It is great to read about your travels and it sounds a little like my trip to Peru.
Eleanor
WOW What a trip! You are very lucky to be able to do this once in a lifetime experience.
What exciting things you have done and seen. Most will be life changed for you I am sure. Good for you to even try it!
Not much new here. Rob is sick again, the kids love school. Aaron is loving school and his friends.
The girls are on the same hockey team again this year. Amy is goalie again and April is forward. They are so fun to watch. Alex plays also but his team doesn't travel they just practice. I should go and get the kids up for school. I will keep reading your adventures.
Take care
Debbie
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