Ah, what to say...
Sorry for the lack of posting, whoever may be following this blog. We have had very little internet access. I don’t really know what to say. Africa is an amazing place, mostly because it’s different than anything I’ve ever seen, but I’m a little overwhelmed right now so I can’t think of any details to give. I’m not in shock or anything, but it is kind of a lot for my mind to process. It’s not nearly as bad as any of the horror stories people have been telling us.
Jet-lag hasn’t seemed to effect me much, but Bekah and Krista slept for almost all of the first day. Mornings and evenings are cold, so I am able to where my beloved sweaters. Yes, I brought a few. My eyes and face have been very itchy and my lips have been chapped, so it may be dryer here than it was in Alaska, but it doesn’t feel much dryer. The itchiness could be from allergies. I think I might be getting a little cold or something. I don’t know. It seems that I’ve been getting exhausted sooner in the day than I normally do. I don’t know if this is because of jet-lag, the fact that it gets dark early here compared to Alaska, the busy schedule, or the fact that we’re staying with an exhausting family.
The Wilhite family have been really awesome. They are a practical, but crazy family (not unlike our own) who have gone out of their way to make us comfortable and show us around Polokwane, the town where we’re currently staying, 3 hours from Johannesburg. I always feel guilty for not being good at showing appreciation. With 8 children (that’s only the ones currently here, they have like 11 I think) there’s usually always one or two annoying brats, but they all have great personalities and are a joy to be around. This is surprising because I am easily annoyed and tend to be an unjustifiably critical person. But although I was reluctant to spend a week or two with a family of strangers, I now have no regrets and hope to call each of the Wilhites my friends far into the future.
It’s also been a blessing to meet some of the other people that are a part of the ministry here. Maybe I’ll talk more about them in the future. This is what we’ve been up to:
Thursday: Slept the Jet-lag off and met the Wilhites. Believe me, that makes for a full day.
Friday: Visited the Lion Ranch.
Saturday: Went to a Bible study with Bro. Wilhite.
Sunday: Went to a village called Dikgali for morning services, visited in town for afternoon services, and gathered for a Gospel message video with a Bible study group that Bro. Wilhite’s been meeting with.
Monday: Went to a funeral and had dinner with George and Kristen Hammett at the Wilhite’s.
I’ll definitely be posting more updates, but they may be few and far between. No promises.
Sorry for the lack of posting, whoever may be following this blog. We have had very little internet access. I don’t really know what to say. Africa is an amazing place, mostly because it’s different than anything I’ve ever seen, but I’m a little overwhelmed right now so I can’t think of any details to give. I’m not in shock or anything, but it is kind of a lot for my mind to process. It’s not nearly as bad as any of the horror stories people have been telling us.
Jet-lag hasn’t seemed to effect me much, but Bekah and Krista slept for almost all of the first day. Mornings and evenings are cold, so I am able to where my beloved sweaters. Yes, I brought a few. My eyes and face have been very itchy and my lips have been chapped, so it may be dryer here than it was in Alaska, but it doesn’t feel much dryer. The itchiness could be from allergies. I think I might be getting a little cold or something. I don’t know. It seems that I’ve been getting exhausted sooner in the day than I normally do. I don’t know if this is because of jet-lag, the fact that it gets dark early here compared to Alaska, the busy schedule, or the fact that we’re staying with an exhausting family.
The Wilhite family have been really awesome. They are a practical, but crazy family (not unlike our own) who have gone out of their way to make us comfortable and show us around Polokwane, the town where we’re currently staying, 3 hours from Johannesburg. I always feel guilty for not being good at showing appreciation. With 8 children (that’s only the ones currently here, they have like 11 I think) there’s usually always one or two annoying brats, but they all have great personalities and are a joy to be around. This is surprising because I am easily annoyed and tend to be an unjustifiably critical person. But although I was reluctant to spend a week or two with a family of strangers, I now have no regrets and hope to call each of the Wilhites my friends far into the future.
It’s also been a blessing to meet some of the other people that are a part of the ministry here. Maybe I’ll talk more about them in the future. This is what we’ve been up to:
Thursday: Slept the Jet-lag off and met the Wilhites. Believe me, that makes for a full day.
Friday: Visited the Lion Ranch.
Saturday: Went to a Bible study with Bro. Wilhite.
Sunday: Went to a village called Dikgali for morning services, visited in town for afternoon services, and gathered for a Gospel message video with a Bible study group that Bro. Wilhite’s been meeting with.
Monday: Went to a funeral and had dinner with George and Kristen Hammett at the Wilhite’s.
I’ll definitely be posting more updates, but they may be few and far between. No promises.
Us with the Wilhites at Mug & Bean
9 comments:
Tobi, jet lag might not effect you much because you live in a constant state of jet lag.
Looks fun, Humphrey's always feel at home in a coffee shop. So I know which one dyanna is, but which ones are the other two girls?
The other girls are Julie (she's a Wilhite and it's her birthday today) and Adria (she's a girl visiting the Wilhites.
I couldn't agree more about your synopsis of the Wilhite's. They have got to be one of my favorite families in the whole world!!!
Why do people post anonymously? We want to know who you are.
Also, I must admit that I wrote this after receiving first impressions. But after two weeks, I would have to admit that some of there "personalities" can get a little annoying. But there still a pretty cool family.
Was this written before Miah threw a whole bucket of water on you? :) We love the Wilhites not in spite their "personalities" but because of them. : )
The only reason I posted anonymously was because y'all don't know me anyway. However, we know about you. That is to say, my dad, Daniel Rogers, went to Bible school with your dad. Just ask the Hammetts, your dad, or the Wilhites who we are. We're missionaries in Mozambique, Africa, right beside South Africa. I found your blog because Rachel Hammett posted a link to it on her blog. I'm really enjoying it. Glad y'all are enjoying Africa. I would have to agree with "Dragonfly" we love the Wilhites because of their personalities. :-)
Janell Rogers
Thanks Janelle ~
Rachel told us about the whole circle connection we have with your family. It's a small world. : ) I'll have to ask our dad if he remembers your dad. : )
If by any chance you are interested in following our blog the name is :
rogersramblings.shutterfly.com
Julia Rogers
Ps. I am Janell's sister
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