Good morning from Emi-woro.
Monday was a beautiful day. The morning was crisp and cool, there was a small breeze off and on all day, and the humidity was much lower than usual. I visited several classrooms, and have 3 more to visit today. I met one-on-one with Maryann who is leaving the area on Wednesday. She is a converted Fulani muslim and has been banned from her family for 4 years. She will be with her husband, a Christian minister. She is so thankful for each word she can write and pronounce.
The adult class had nine people in attendance. Most of them recognize the letters of the alphabet, and can sound out/read the word with the letter. Some of their sounds are consistently different than ours: ie the word "to" is pronounced with a long o (tow.) Today the few with less skill will be coming for a small intense class.
The work team from Washington state is making wonderful progress on the small administration building and the 4-classroom building. Walls are up on the admin.building, and the rough floors are done in the 4 classrooms. More cement block must be made today and the walls will start to go up on Wednesday. I have pictures of the women carring all the rock and sand in basins on their heads. The native workers arrive before sunup to be chosen to work for the day. The leaders try to choose different ones so everyone who wants to work will have a chance to make some money. (4 dollars a day)
We have word about an earthquake in Haiti, with three of the Free Methodist missionaries presumed dead, and the husband of one severely injured. Anyone that has more info please send it to Paul's juno account with my name in the subject line. paulfrazier@juno.com Last night we went into town to the Nostalgia Hotel and Cafe' for dinner. We celebrated Bridget, Steve's and my birthdays. (the 18, 19, and 21st) It was quite a treat.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We are daily encouraged by them.
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