Today is another wonderful day in Senegal.
Went to the center this morning to play with the kids and just have fun. Our little Ackmed was back and smiling from ear to ear. He just has fun with anything he does.
We then came home for lunch and a short nap, when Peggy heard a small knock on our door. It was the distinguished gentleman named: Douaada Fall from down the street who had come for some conversational Wolof/English. He is very good with his Wolof and his ability to teach me the correct pronunciation. When he left after about an hour, he said he was "very content" because he had American friends now. We exchanged addresses and I think he will try to stay in touch when we leave.
After he had left, Peggy and I were sitting on our front porch and 2 of our little regular talibe boys came by. They asked for a drink and we gave them each a piece of bread and a banana. One little boy ate his right away, but the other was saving his banana for some reason. Well, then we were trying to have a conversation with them so we started pointing out some stuff and telling them the English names and they caught on right away. They began repeating our English and then they would tell me the Wolof names. It was quite fun to see how excited they were to speak a little English.
Fourth of July is coming up, and
all the local missionaries are going to a local hotel for the afternoon. Going to have an old fashioned hot dog roast and enjoy their pool and the beach. Should be relaxing and fun.
Will have a new arrival when we get back. A young girl from the states is coming for a month to be with Amy. She feels God is calling her to Africa, so we pray this will be the experience she needs to help her find her calling. If I had to choose a place to come for a mission trip, Senegal would be on the top of my list. You can truly come here and taste the lifestyle and see the people and feel the culture and really enjoy being here. No fears and lots of hospitality, and enough comforts that you do not dread being here or wish you could leave. I guess you can say, it would be an easy place to live.
My new friend, Douaada Faal
Well, good night and God Bless....till Wednesday
Ken and Peggy
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