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| Students |
After a relaxing weekend (including a traditional Senegalese
Christian (if that is not an oxymoron) wedding, Team Senegal had our
first day of classes.
The health team had 8 students (4 left
and 2 new ones came at the end of the day)and learned about skin cancer
and other skin diseases from Charissa, after a review of their recent
activities. We shared a delicious traditional (not an oxymoron! ) lunch
with them and afterwards Yutende shared with them information on the
physical and psychological effects of addiction along with a discussion
of depression.
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| Catherine and David |
Meanwhile, Catherine wrangled almost 20
Senegalese teenagers in the women's skills group and probably would have
walked out had there not been 2-3 older women in the class who could
model how one would speak to a potential customer or employer. We'll see
how they do with their homework tonight...
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| Hello, lunch!!! |
The afternoon was
much easier and a lot more fun with United Methodist Women, who were
very enthusiastic about the program and are eager to continue tomorrow.
David was an excellent interpreter and didn't seem to intimidate any of
them, not even Solange, his wife.
After a delicious "fish and frites" dinner prepared by Women's Skills, we returned to the hotel for a shower and sleep.
We all agreed it was an auspicious start to our training program and are eager to continue tomorrow.
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| Charissa leading the class |
Thanks to all who are supporting us. You are also doing God's work to bring peace and justice to the world.
Blessings
Carol Meynen
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Wonderful to hear of your first experiences on this trip! And really cool to see some familiar faces gathering at the table. My prayer card is for Catherine. I am praying for her and all of you and the people of EMUS, the mission efforts. Enjoy your work and the opportunities to gather in such a meaningful and memorable way. Hello to all. Ca va bien, huh!!! :)
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