Oh bless the rains down in Africa..

Wednesday night was a whirlwind.. was woken up by a crazy storm which ended up flooding a couple of our rooms. We just took everything out and tried to salvage as much as we could. All of my books inflated by as least an inch but are still readable. Last night after a stressful day of trying to dry everything out we, my roomie Alaina and neighbor Amanda, thought we'd treat ourselves to a face mask. Of course as girls do, we were like, "Lets get a picture!!" but when I went to find my camera it was an unfortunate discovery... it was soaking wet. So then Alaina went to find hers and discovered the same thing. Pretty bummed but hopefully it will make it! Cross your fingers for me :)

Other than that we've had full days of training and nights filled roaming the streets of Ouaga.. this has been quite the week. Feels like we've been here much longer than just five days and cannot believe we already leave tomorrow. Training has just touched a little on many different areas from medical issues to the cultural changes were about to face in our host families. Tomorrow night is the adoption ceremony and I'm really excited! Worried about my french/moore and the latrines but I think I'm ready to really dive in! We were told we don't have internet in our next location, therefore this is probably the last post for awhile. Happy Father's Day and I will write next time I can!

'The purpose of this life is to live a life with purpose

So don’t get trapped inside your safety net

So fill you well and light your flame

But go on seeking service

Life with out a cause is life with out effect'

Wookiefoot

Hi Ya'll

Made it here safe and sound yesterday! Traveling was long but well worth it :) Can't believe I'm in Africa! People have been so wonderful and helpful so far.. we had an american meal last night that the burkinabe (burkina-bay) people cooked for us. Lasagna, salad, bread and butter. I have been drinking gallons of water and still feeling light headed. Started on doxi (my malaria meds) yesterday and slept under a mosquito net for the first time. My African friend from back home, Habtom, told me it was fun and I can agree with that.  There are lizards everywhere but they are harmless. Missed church this morning which is kind of a bummer but it was either that OR a shower and I didn't smell the best this morning. We are in the captiol for this week it a really nice hotelish place. It's like dorm rooms with a roomate and shared bathroom. We have a/c though and showers which it pretty much living the dream here. I think they are trying to make an easy transition for all of us. I've met some great friends already,at least five volunteers from texas and I think I might be picking up their accent, ya'll this ya'll that. When we arrived yesterday it was about 100 degrees and humid but on our way to the hotel in the van it started raining. Supposedly rain means good luck and therefore we brought the good luck :) We have lunch today at our Country Directors house so I better go get ready. Hope all is well in the states.. keep me up to date with whats going on!

Holy Cow, June eighth came fast!

Went home this weekend and managed to fit my life in two bags and a carry on with the help of my mother. Can't believe I'm already leaving tomorrow but I'm both parts excited and scared! I was thinking about how much of a thrill traveling is... feels scarier this time though. It's crazy to think about people I see on a regular basis now that I won't see for two years or ever again. It's also crazy to think about the people I will meet and the lifetime friends I will possibly make. "Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver the other is gold."