Hey all!
My first week in Ouaga was full of transition. Ouaga really is great, but I had to remember I'd only be there for 2 weeks! Then its off to the bush of Mahadaga in southeastern Burkina. I have met really great people here.. some from England, Australia, Germany, Canada, the States. Burkinabe culture is pretty cool too. Everyone you pass you greet with "Hi how are you? Hows your family? etc" (Bonjour/Bonsoir, Ce va? Et toi fami?... or something like that).
My first several nights didn't involve much sleep. At first I wasn't sure if it was the Mefloquine (malaria medicine), but it must've just been jet lag cause I can sleep like normal now! While trying to sleep, my mind flew through hopes and dreams for the future. I'd love to find ways to apply electronics engineering and wireless technology to needs in developing countries... but that is easier said than done. Either way, mefloquine gave me grandiose day dreams of what the future could look like.
But as days went on doubts swelled. Is any of this really possible? Is this all just a waste of time? What am I doing here??!?!!?
I opened my Bible and just happened to open to the story of David and Goliath. Now I know its kinda the cliché story we've heard since Sunday school, but chancing upon it made it stand out to me. David had no fear. Somehow he decided that experience fighting off wild animals was experience enough to take on a UFC champ.... His lack of war experience was no concern. God had it under control.
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