I was very worried about teaching school today because I have been sick for the past few days and my voice is completley gone. When I arrived this morning I used a mix between Swahili and English (swinglish) to try my best and explain to the kids that my voice was hurting today and I needed them to be extra quiet so everybody can hear me. I really didn't expect this to work, but boy did my kids surprise me! They were the most well behaved groups of third and fourth graders on earth today. I was shocked!!!
And, as I was checking my third grade classes' papers today they would all kiss my throat as I leaned over their desks, and say "pole mwalimu" Which means sorry teacher (for my sore throat). It was so kind how much they wanted me to feel better; all I have is a simple sore throat, while many of them suffer from TB, malaria, and HIV among other things. These kids never cease to amaze me!
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i'm not happy to hear that you are getting sick! but it is a comfort to hear that you have so many little ones who care so much about you Elise! I'm so happy that you know about TFA now and you have your placement - i knew you would get it!!! love you so much, write to you soon :)
Elise-
I had your mom last year for English 2 Honors! My mom was forwarded a link to your blog- I'm going to Africa in about 3 months to Malawi. I LOVE hearing (or I guess reading!) your stories! I'm hoping to be able to teach in Uganda after I graduate from college, I'm a junior this year, still at FHS!
Can I have your mom's email? I would love love love to email her a hello! :]
Amberly
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