I'm trying to think of any more news. We officially start back to work Monday. I've been working quite a bit over the break, but we did get to get away for a day last weekend. We went to a lake called Blue Lake about an hour away, and it was beautiful! The water was perfect temperature and really clear, so we did some swimming and kayaking. Ryan also has been kayaking on a river and on the ocean which he really enjoyed.
We're getting more and more settled in everyday. The culture is incredibly different as you can imagine, so we're continuing to learn more and adjust. Even though the language is English, I often have a hard time understanding people because they talk very fast! They also have some different sayings....
For example, to ask "How are you?" someone might say: "How da body?"
Then to answer you can say: "Thank God" (Meaning things are great)
"The body fine" (Doing alright)
"Trying" (Not so good)
"Trying small small" (Terrible)
They also will add "oh" to the end of words/sentences for accentuate a point. I'm sorry-oh! I'm tired-oh! There's also special handshakes...Ryan seems to be better at those than me...
A few people have asked me about the weather... It's hot-oh! :) ...mainly because of the humidity. It's great being so near the ocean though. I'm sure we'll be going to the beach a lot this year!
4 comments:
Ryan & Dana,
I stumbled upon your blog. I keep my eyes open for sites about Liberia. I'm a pastor in Algoma, WI and have been to Liberia twice - on trips to train pastors. I keep in contact (by phone) with a pastor there weekly. We also support an orphanage there. I'd be interested in corresponding with you by email about your experiences in Liberia. If you have the time and ability, drop me line at victory@victoriousfaith.com .
Blessings,
Pastor Bill Pevlor
Victorious Faith Ministries
hahah I love your description of how they talk. that'll be fun to learn all of their slang! by the time you come back it will prolly be habit and we won't understand YOU! :-)
I think your blog is really interesting ... especially this post :)
You should take me to the lake when I come visit! ;)
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