It is crazy how comfortable, relaxed, and at home I feel here in Burkina. When first stepping out of the airport and breathing in the warm dusty air I was reminded of all the wonderful memories and good times here. I was so ecstatic to begin my student teaching adventure here.
Before jumping into my student teaching at the international school in Ouagadougou, I was able to enjoy the rest of my holiday in Yako where I stayed on my previous trips. I made sure that no one told the kids at the orphanage that I was returning to Burkina because I wanted to surprise them all. And was it a surprise! They could not believe that I was back. Jonas, a seven year old boy, who is very close to my heart began crying at the sight of me. Extremely touching! I was greeted with hugs, hand shakes and warm "hellos" (except in Moore and French). Now I felt even more at home.
During my "vacation" I did many fun and exciting things. I helped the Ridderings, a new missionary family, fix up their house and get some things accomplished. I made new friends; two girls from Germany that are in Yako for a year. I went to a 6 hour church concert and a 4 hour New Year's Eve church celebration. I killed two chickens for our New Year's celebration dinner. And last but certainly not least, I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with all my friends and family in Yako. It truly was an enjoyable and relaxing week.
Hanging out with Jonas
Preparing to kill the chicken
The job is finished!
