I will be leaving for Lesotho on Thursday. It is a country that I do not know a lot about, but one I am excited to get to see and experience, a place where I will have much to learn. I do have a little knowledge about the country that I would like to share.
- Lesotho is a small mountainous country completely surrounded by South Africa
- Lesotho is the country with the highest low point in the World (If you think about it it will make sense)
- The country is smaller than the province of Nova Scotia and has just over 2 million people
- They are a democratic monarchy with a king and a president
- Over half the people practice subsistence agriculture (They grow a lot of corn and potatoes)
- People speak both SeSotho and English
As my date of departure gets closer there are some different things I have been thinking and praying about. I will be living with a host family who will speak mainly SeSotho, I am nervous about learning a completely foreign language, and I hope that I fit in well with my host family. In orientation we have been talking a lot about how difficult it is to live in, and learn, a new culture and I have been praying that I will have an open heart and be flexible. I am excited to be leaving so soon, but it is always a little scary taking off into the unknown.
You will be great! Anyone could get along with you :) And smart so you will pick up the language I'm sure. That is so exciting, can't wait to hear about your adventures there!!
ReplyDeleteI just read the about section on the side and all I can think is, this is her dream. This seems like exactly what you wanted to do when you were at Capes. I am so happy for you and I con't wait to hear how it goes. You will do great!
ReplyDeleteKendelle, God has already gifted you with flexibility and a compassionate heart and I have no doubt he will gift you with all else you need to settle in and adapt to your new home as we pray for you. Hope that as I write this you are safe and sound and settling in!
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