Missing in Action

Where has Darren been for the last three weeks? Missing? Not really...more like busy for one week hosting visitors from Connecticut followed by a five day blackout in the area of the school. So what have I been up to. Really not much.

I taught my first math class two weeks ago. I think it might have been the most uncomfortable I have ever felt as a teacher. For those of you who teach, it was like having an administrator or accreditation watching you. The biggest issue was not knowing their previous knowledge coupled with the language barrier. You might be saying "I thought they speak English in Uganda". They do! However, our every day words aren't the same as used here, or their pronunciation of words is different. I learned a lot about myself as a teacher from that short session. I also learned how gifted you need to teach here. No books so they rely completely on your ability to give them good instruction. I'm sure I'll give it a go again soon.

As I said we had visitors from Connecticut beginning two weeks ago now...they actually left on the past Monday. They are known in the states as the Bethel Bunch...well, not really, but they are from Bethel Christian Church. The team consisted of 7 members including the pastor of the church. For the first few days of their visit, they ministered to people in the bush. They actually went to 3 different villages to encourage the pastors and members of those churches. They shared the Word of God and blessed the people so much. I too was blessed by their visit. We had plenty of time to connect during those 1-2 hour drives into the bush. Hopefully some life long friends/brothers & sisters in Christ. If they are reading this, thank you so much for the love you showed me during your visit. Come back soon!!!

So as you can see...not much to write about...but I do have a wireless router in my room now so I can sit in bed and work on the internet. Stay tuned...I have a new topic to write about for tomorrow...