1 Week in Abomoso
After 1 full week, here’s what we finally accomplished today:
We got our first REAL batch of groceries.
We walked down to see the river for the first time.
I attended the large market day (held on Tuesdays and Fridays).
Emily and I taught a class without a translator (quite the feat – they understood the writing of the “B”s and the singing, but we’re not so sure they understood much else.) (Oh, and who would have thought they would have no idea what baseball is? I guess that’s what you get when you have no TV and don’t live anywhere near the US)
Singing the “B” song with the kids
And finally, Spencer and Joey started their first business classes! They had their first introductory class today. At first they planned on starting this coming up Tuesday and announced that in church, but then decided to do the introductory class tonight. Trying to spread the word AFTER church proved to be a little hard – but even with the inability to inform everyone of the change, they still had 34 people show up tonight. It was incredible! We imagine that even more will definitely show up Tuesday.
This was at the beginning before more people showed up.
The first class really seemed to go well. The people who have come so far seem really driven to improve their way of life. The guys even have 2 consulting appointments tomorrow to go over some business ideas with a couple people from the class tonight. They are working so hard, and I really think these business classes are going to be good for the people here, and I have no doubt that through the classes, the guys will find some great people who will be able to receive the available loans and pay them back. It’s going to be great!
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