My application to teach through Reformed Presbyterian Missions was accepted earlier this year and I now finishing preparations to depart for Aweil, South Sudan in early 2019 where I will be teaching for three months.
My preparations have included:
Reading
- Foreign to Familiar: A Guide to Understanding Hot- and Cold-Climate Cultures by Sarah Lanier
- Servanthood: The Calling of Every Christian by Darrow Miller
- When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
- African Friends and Money Matters by David Maranz
- Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton
Raising Support and Prayer
As of this writing my wonderful friends and family have contributed $5,000 dollars and many prayers for Tami on Tuesday. I am blessed beyond what I deserve! Thank you for remembering to pray for me on Tuesdays.
Shots and Drugs
I am up to date on all my immunizations. Antibiotics” just in case” are packed.
I will be taking Mefloquine once a week for malaria. This was recommended over the daily version of malaria medication.
Visa
I made my request for a three month travel visa the first week of January to the South Sudanese Embassy in Washington, DC. In addition I will have to request an extension in April of 2019 in country to cover the remaining days until I return in early May.
Packing
I am limited to 2 bags. Due to limitations on the last leg of the trip, together these bags can weigh only 44 pounds. I am carefully planning each item. Over the last few months I have been tracking the amount of toothpaste, deodorant and other items that I use so as not too take more than I need.
I am required to wear skirts below the knee. Thankfully my sewing skills have been helpful here. Most of my visit will occur during the dry season and the weather is warm (today the high is 97 degrees) so no heavy clothing is needed.
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