After being away for a long week-end to explore some of the beauty of Uganda, Doreen and I returned to class this morning. Great joy, big hugs all around and a feeling of love. I for one was very pleased to see them all again, especially our new pupils that we chose on Thursday.
Most important Teacha JoYce was back full of health, energy and creativity. I wanted to know if the children had asked about us. "No" she replied. I realized we had never told them we were leaving for a few days- a nasty omission considering how many loved ones (like mothers) have disappeared on them in their young lives. I felt really badly.
However it was a good morning even if porridge was late and the children became a bit wrangy around lunch time. You know the drill-under the table over the table, out the door, behind the door. They needed to eat and play.
I was happy to have successfully read them a story and accomplished a song with them- awhole 25 min.
I was back in the saddle again.
Ellen of Africa
Most important Teacha JoYce was back full of health, energy and creativity. I wanted to know if the children had asked about us. "No" she replied. I realized we had never told them we were leaving for a few days- a nasty omission considering how many loved ones (like mothers) have disappeared on them in their young lives. I felt really badly.
However it was a good morning even if porridge was late and the children became a bit wrangy around lunch time. You know the drill-under the table over the table, out the door, behind the door. They needed to eat and play.
I was happy to have successfully read them a story and accomplished a song with them- awhole 25 min.
I was back in the saddle again.
Ellen of Africa
2 comments:
Hi Ellen,
Sounds like you are having a great time. Yesterday, Jacob and i got 4 vaccinations each to get ready for our trip.
keep writing, we are reading your blog
Love Rosie (and Mark)
How was the safari???Yes, youre absolutely right....it was an omission not to say you were away,but next time, you'll remember. And you're right on as to why it is so important ,especially for these kids, to be told when you are going and coming...25 minutes of having their attention.Wow That's alot! Congratulations. Judy
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