The last few days have been filled with work. Alan and I worked a full day on Saturday as well to finish off bits and pieces before we start fresh on Monday. We did some work on a bathroom, curtained some windows, fixed up a metal bench, painted our shelves and bench black and meshed another staff house with new mosquito wire. Here are some photos.
A lot of people have been visiting and staying for a few days. I have met people from many countries. I have become friends with some of the visitors / volunteers and some of the local staff. Before coming to India I was expecting to be frustrated working with local staff because of cultural differences. It has not been like that at all. The workers here are fantastic. I have been frustrated with a few isolated westerners who have dropped by. They talk without listening and draw excessive attention to themselves. However they do seem to have good intentions and are an encouragement to the local staff.
Most of my time here has been a two way experience. Much of what I do only helps a little bit, if at all and often I learn or get given something in return. Yesterday I had a more significant conversation with a person about adoption. He was very interested in my adoption and hearing about my life. Later he shared some photos of his child who he had adopted just last year under unusual circumstances. It felt good to be an encouragement and it was good for me to meet an adoptive father at the start of parenthood.
Shelves
Table
Alan with new mesh
Completed
Two more
Another two
Same two
Last one
Mesh Kings!
A lot of people have been visiting and staying for a few days. I have met people from many countries. I have become friends with some of the visitors / volunteers and some of the local staff. Before coming to India I was expecting to be frustrated working with local staff because of cultural differences. It has not been like that at all. The workers here are fantastic. I have been frustrated with a few isolated westerners who have dropped by. They talk without listening and draw excessive attention to themselves. However they do seem to have good intentions and are an encouragement to the local staff.
Most of my time here has been a two way experience. Much of what I do only helps a little bit, if at all and often I learn or get given something in return. Yesterday I had a more significant conversation with a person about adoption. He was very interested in my adoption and hearing about my life. Later he shared some photos of his child who he had adopted just last year under unusual circumstances. It felt good to be an encouragement and it was good for me to meet an adoptive father at the start of parenthood.
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