I find myself wondering what the reactions would be if my life were exactly the same however we were in the middle of some neighborhood with an association telling you what you could and could not do. I wonder what the reaction would be when the kids run around naked. Or when the little boys run around peeing anywhere and everywhere they feel like. Or when the cows are the lawn mowers. Or when the fences are made of bamboo and rope. Or when the turtle swims in the water basin. Or when the 11 year old drives the scooter to go get more drinking water. Or when the boy climbs the highest tree without fear or worry. Or when kids can freely play in the mud without scold. Or when the kids have night class and are genuinely excited to be there. Or when the generator stops working, then you go down to the lake to bathe. Or when one of your options of washing clothes is the pond. Or when you’re teaching class and everyone takes a fieldtrip to see the elephant walking down the road. Or when you use lily pads for shade. Or when you are surrounded by rice patties in all directions. Or when babies take their naps in swinging hammocks. Or when you hop on the elephant and let it take you down the road. Or when the rat runs across the classroom and the only reaction is ‘oh big mouse.’ Or when the bigger sister walks to the pond to wipe the little sisters poopy butt cheeks.
Life is simple here. It’s a good simplicity. To slow down and reconnect with life as it should be, without the hustle and bustle that does not even matter. My mind is not clouded or confused here, I eat sleep and do the work of the Lord. It’s hot, were on the floor, flies and mosquitoes outnumber the grass, bathing water is also rain water, rice patties are our view, and I find myself preferring this life to the suburban commotion.
With all that though, I still need around 800$ to continue this thing we call the race, so if you want to help support me, you can. You can click on the support me tab on the left and pay that way. I know I am here because this is where God wants me, and I fully trust that God provides, so this is me trusting that God will and does..
