Oct 19 - Electricity

I just lived through 48 hours of no electricity or water.  That was an eye-opening experience.  After I used up the batteries in my laptop and my camera and my block batteries, I really felt lost.  I realize this is normal for the people here - but my western psyche really struggled.  It was 90 degrees and literally I couldn't do anything but sweat .  Two things saved me:  #1 I was reminded that God always answers.  Sometimes He says "Yes" and other times He says "I have something better for you."  #2 I hung out all day on the from porch of the hotel with the staff and the waitresses and cooks.  We really had a grand time!  I showed my pictures from home - family, house, grass (never seen before) and SNOW!  About mid-afternoon they realized the water issue was really getting to me and they brought me a bucket of water from the pump.  It was the best shower of my entire life!

I've had 3 drum lessons and they're quite amazing.  Imaging learning to play the drum while sitting in a park in Guinea!  I've learned a great deal already.  Working on my SikLik project to help preserve  their rhythms.