First Impressions

Last night the talk at supper was about the snake that fell from the tree near my house.  Today, I've heard more snake stories; but most say they're more rare than they used to be thanks to keeping the grass cut closer.   OK..... now, I've gotten the tales of "scary Africa" behind me.  What REALLY are my first impressions of Liberia?
In chapel this morning, Professor Mulbah introduced me.  He told the students that I had been in 9 other countries in Africa, and then said, "now that she's been to Liberia, we won't let her go."  That's an example of the warm hospitality I have found here.
From 8 to 11 A.M.  I got to know 13 young men and women majoring in Communication  (that are Sophomores)  I taught them the "Greeting Song" that I had made up to an African tune.  What fun it was during the break to hear some outside the classroom singing it.  Boy did they pick it up quickly.
After lunch, Vicki, the Dean of Education and my housemate took me on a quick tour of campus.  I'll post a few of those pictures, finding it hard to know which ones really tell it like it is.

This afternoon we had a faculty meeting.  I am amazed by what I've seen God doing in this place.  There are men and women from Nova Scotia, Michigan, Indiana etc using gifts and energies to transform a jungle into a first class university.  One professor mentioned that some from Liberia University toured recently and wanted to transfer.  This student said that the computer lab here was superior to what he has at LU.  Besides that, my students reminded me in class that they are "learning truth that transforms . " There's nothing quite like reading texts, listening to radio, watching TV and then coming to an environment where you are free to bounce off ideas and center your thinking on ultimate truth.

OK, I'll close for today.  This is long enough.  I do realize that what is going on here is a thimbleful of what God is doing all over the world, including the worlds of those who are reading this.  Thank you for reading and commenting.  I am very tired; kind of in overload right now.
They put me on the schedule to be the chapel speaker 2 days next week but I asked for a postponement.
It'd help to be comfortable with the names and faces of my students first!