day 2 - Blogabond

1) i'm surprised to have such available internet access. i probably won't be able to write everyday, but will do what i can. plus, this computer has quite a virus and is unfortunately completely inaccessible at times.

2)the doctor...
i was able to speak with her a bit about why she does what she does (and what that exactly is!) i am happy to say that ann from NGOabroad has fitted me with quite a perfect match...of course it takes time, but hearing the doctor talk this morning was so encouraging.

the door to my home...

she's a medical doctor, educated in northern africa...she could've gone to europe, U.S.A, or wherever and made much more than she does here, but
"why would i work to earn more money? money fades away. i can pay my bills. i can eat. staying in cameroon, i can help people," she says (a slight paraphrase). she has chosen to serve the poor and underpriveledged, to make meager earnings, and be happy.

i'm also happy to find that she believes in God quite faithfully and simply. her lifestyle is so christian that it really softens and moves me. i'm really excited about being under her roof during my stay here.

around my home...

today i helped cook a chicken dish with palm oil, garlic, and ginger...also we used the huckleberry (not honeysuckle)...and we ate a paste like bread called 'fu fu' (sp?). i liked it!
i think i am surprising them with my ever-willing eating habits.
i suppose after eating my mom's cooking for so long, i've been prepared to eat anything..(.including chicken feet! (and they gave me the heart!!) (jokes about your cooking, mom! i love your cooking...and would kill for some meatloaf!)

my bedroom. nice.

love you all.

p.s.
i appreciated a segment from oswald's book today:
'"the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit..' ro. 5:5. ...it is that love in me that effectively works thru me & comes in contact witheveryone i meet. i remain faithful to his name, even tho the commensense view of my life may seemingly deny that...and {even tho my life} may appear to be declaring that He has no more power than the morning mist.",
is it possible to at the same time "remain faithful" when it seems like the your life declares otherwise? .
i suppose he sees deeper than the "commonsense view" of things.
Thankfully.

written by

theresa on October 18, 2009 from Douala, Cameroon

from the travel blog: to africa

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yay for internet access, loving and caring doctors, and Chicken feet!

written by Sara Branch on October 20, 2009

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