The work ethic in this culture is something I have never
experienced. I have always seen certain individuals back home who work
extremely hard, but never an entire community! Even the kids at Angel House are
the hardest working, generous, kindest human beings, I have even been blessed to meet.
They would give you the blanket off their bed if you were cold, even if it was
their only one.
They all chip in and do chores around the house without
complaining, and the older ones help take care of the younger ones without
being asked. They help cook, do dishes, clean, wash laundry, fetch water, anything
that is needed you can catch anyone of these angels doing with smiles on their
faces. It is truly inspirational!
The older women in the community I have
watched and come to the conclusion that they are the hardest workers of them
all! Hauling what looks to be 50 pounds of various items on their head, many
times with a child strapped to their back and walking far distances. It is an
amazing site! I always try to take pictures incognito because I am afraid I
will offend the village people. However today while walking through the Science
building construction at Angel Secondary, I had my camera in my hand to take
pictures of the progress, this Bibi (Grandma) who had a large bag of cement on
her head started waving to me and pushing her finger down in the air, finally I
caught on that she wanted me to take a picture and I was so excited! She struck
a pose, all with this large bag of cement on her head; after I took the picture
I showed her and she smiled and gave me a large hug! Right then and there I
realized that I wasn’t going to be offending anyone if I took their picture, if
anything I was making them feel special because they never get their picture
taken!
Bibi hauling cement!
The new Angel Secondary Science Building!
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