What a (Inner) Journey! Yanick,
I really do not know if I am ready for as rustic a journey; my soul tells me though your journey that I need more creature comforts and modernization. I saw some of what you are experiencing on my trip to South Africa as I traveled through Namibia, but the time was too short lived to be of concern. What are you learning....where will this lead you...will you do this again? I admire your tenacity; Namaste
Whay a (Inner) Journey Yanick,
I really do not know if I am ready for as rustic a journey; my soul tells me though your journey that I need more creature comforts and modernization. I saw some of what you are experiencing on my trip to South Africa as I traveled through Namibia, but the time was too short lived to be of concern. What are you learning....where will this lead you...will you do this again? I admire your tenacity; Namaste
My Home I am grateful for this short story because it is a village that I cherish and very sacred to me and millions of others. My home is also there and many family members including my son Mustapha. My ancestral roots are from this small but paramount country and my precious grandmother's spirit and remarkable resemblance is all around still every time I depart for a break to come back to my home also here in the states I get homesick all over again. I was not available to be present for this historic event but I attended much of the live coverage which was great! In a matter of time I will prepare to jet across the Atlantic ocean to tread the hot medina sands.
so descriptive! Yanick, as always, you've made me feel almost there! I esp. enjoyed the explanations about the mosque's interior. Is it customary to restrict water like that or was it b/c of crowds? What does Gamou mean? yikes, i'm running late for school, better skeedaddle....
Take care,
louisa
You never cease to amaze me. Hi Yanick,
Just found out that you are on another adventurous journey. Sounds exciting. I like the Blog and photos and I will be reading it. I hope you are having a great time and learning to speak Wolof.
Vannetta
Thanks for the Memories I have never forgotten my trip to the Gambia; the ride on the ferry and the pot holed roads we traveled on from Dakar. We visited Jufuru, the home of the ancestors of Alex Haley, and then on to Banjul too. I love that I get to relive my time in Senegal with you, and it is interesting that you are experiencing much of what I have. I remembered the market places, and then I pulled out my photo albums to review my pictures; it was as if I were there again. Thanks for the added pictures of you and the scenes from Banjul.
Educate me I applaud you for your efforts. Keep up the good work. Spirit has a plan for your life and all these adventures are your stepping stones to the fulfillment of the plan. Thanks for the education you provide for me. I feel connected to the places and people you show and talk about. Thanks. Thies look like any city in America. Beautitful.
I am presently here in Jamaica with Rev. Sheila and rev. Mary for the licensing of Claudia tomorrow.
Continue to be blessed as you find your place in the world.
Peace and blessings always, Burnie
We Are More Alike......... The blog was informative and interesting; I smiled as I read the caption under the picture of the group of children; I had the same experience every where I went in SA. Thanks for the pictures; they made visualizing unnecessary since you gave me photos. Pray and meditate on Thies, then do what you must for the good of the cause. You are in my prayers; you are well, healthy, prosperous, blessed. and looking good......stay that way!!
So Intrigued Am I ! When I reached the end of your mail, I found myself looking for more, so intrigued was I. I have come to know that no matter how much I read, there will always be information of interest to me that I will not find. Thank you for educating me on Amadou Bamba and his influence in Senegal and the religion of Prophet Muhammad. I really do enjoy your blogs and look forward to learning something new each time since that is part of my motivation for the activity of life each day. Keep the information coming and thank you so very much for your transAtlantic messages!
Sounds like back home... ..where my mom, a legendary 1st grade teacher taught a class of 100! The other 1st grade teacher went on maternity leave and no teacher was hired. Instead, desks were brought in and children were stacked to the rafters! But mother handled it. I remember because I had been kicked out of preschool and was now attending 1st grade for 2nd or 3rd time....you see 1st grade was my "babysitter". I disliked preschool - too much coloring and not enough real work. I engineered my exit with some pretty dramatic behaviour. That class of 100 comes up at reunions. We forget that this is standard in so many places. We are thankful for small things!
Look what happens.... ...when you leave town for a couple of months! I am so energized by your post. What a wonderful thing to do! My ancestors in Louisiana came from Haiti and the Senegambia (based upon the research by Gwendolyn Midlow Hall). Senegal has a special place in my heart as does Afrika, the continent. My father had excellent friends from Senegal, friends he befriended when they attended university in Louisiana. May you continue to do awesome work and may the light of God surround you, your comings/goings and guide you on your journey.
You Go Girl!! WOW!!! That's My Mom!! Awesome, this experience and your reflections of this experience gave me a surge...makes me want to do better and "want to breathe life" into my stuff...KUDOS!! KUDOS!! Love you, proud of you, proud to be your daughter!!
TO GOD BE THE GLORY Yanick, to God be the glory sending you to such a place. You, too, are angel, sent to do God's work. I am so proud of the open and willing spirit you continue to show in spite of the appearances. This is the time all the metaphysics and truth that we study is put to good use. Continue to do your best and God will do the rest. Love you. Have fun and grow. Much love Angie
Pictures It is so good to see you have adapted to your new life. The pictures are great and it is good to be able to link the pictures with your wonderful stories. I love this technology and glad we can keep in touch! Much love Angie T.
Beautiful Hello Yanick,
I am behind in my emails because most nights when I get home after being on the computer all day I have had enough.
Yanick, I love your outfit it is beautiful it fits you perfectly. It is great to hear that you will be starting your teacher training program this month. Maybe this little delay was meant to be. You had the opportunity to help so many other groups and learn maybe more about the people and custom of Senegal.
Great photographs everything is so colorful even the wash basins. Thanks for sharing.
Be blessed. Constance
GOD BLESS HAITI Hello Yanick, good to hear that your family survived the quake. My prayers are with you during this time of adjustment and thank you for the afirmining that God is in charge and I do believe this is a time of renewal, and rebuilding. I see a better Haiti and we know that this too shall past. Much love. Thanks for your ability to keep in touch. Angie T.
Starting 2010 in Senegal Good to see you Yanick. Your new outfit is beautiful and you look good in it! It's GREAT to want to be a blessing to others. It's even better when those you feel you've blessed feel like-wise and recognize you for it. Well done good and faithful servant, well done. Keep up the good work. Jackie
Starting 2010 in Senegal Well it's been a while since I saw you last. The picture of you is refreshing. Nothing has changed. Glad to know that you are getting closer to begin the reason you went there for, but in the meantime you know to enjoy yourself and take life and all of its lessons ONE DAY AT A TIME. Burnie
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What a (Inner) Journey!
Yanick, I really do not know if I am ready for as rustic a journey; my soul tells me though your journey that I need more creature comforts and modernization. I saw some of what you are experiencing on my trip to South Africa as I traveled through Namibia, but the time was too short lived to be of concern. What are you learning....where will this lead you...will you do this again? I admire your tenacity; Namaste