I was actually feeling homesick on Thursday and was a
little pouty that I couldn’t even make pumpkin pie not because there has been no
butter for a month but because I couldn’t host an orphan’s thanksgiving as I was
heading out to the bush for 4 days.
My friend Stuart told me to stop pouting and write down 10 things I was
thankful for.
So although I wasn't able to write on Thursday, on my bush-business
trek I did think of the many things I was thankful for:
- My family.
- Old friends who have been faithfully emailing.
- New friends who have made the transition to Juba easy.
- My health, I've always been appreciative that I'm healthy but being amidst so many dread diseases/illnesses, I'm even more grateful.
- Being able to afford food, even though I haven't had butter in weeks and there has been no yogurt, oats, salad (that's because I already killed my mixed salad greens) I have the luxury in a country where inflation on food prices is over 70% to still be able to afford food and eat pretty well.
- My job, when so many people are unemployed I'm thankful I have one.
- After spending time in the villages the past few days I realized I have a pretty cool job that allows me to try and do some good in this world.
- This experience, even when it is tough or frustrating, I know I am lucky to have this opportunity.
- Hot water, I got a hot water heater in my bathroom and now can take a warm shower, which feels luxurious.
- Having grown up with no hardships in a country where I could go to school, use indoor plumbing and not fear civil war.
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| My friend Stuart the Vegan in front of the 'meet shop' Please note, we live in Central Equatoriaw |
