March 29, 2023
Something interesting always happens on Saturday visitation.
This past week when we were visiting in Phokera, Shadrick was witnessing to two men. A little boy, 7 at the most, was in the background. He casually picked up what looked like bamboo, but much wider than any I’ve seen. Next, he grabbed a machete and started trying to chop into the stick, which he had standing up and somewhat propped leaning against his belly. I thought someone would surely say something! But no one did. As he was pushing down on it, I was so afraid the machete was going to slip off onto his stomach, his leg, or foot! He stopped for a second and I thought I could breathe again – until he called over two little ones, maybe 3 years old, to hold it for him!
After he cut off a piece, he took off and I thought definitely it was safe to breathe. But a second later, a 5 year old walked over and picked up the machete! He attempted to cut the stick with the machete upside down and the two little ones wrapping their legs and arms around it to hold it for him. NO ONE said anything! 😳
After Shadrick finished witnessing, he asked if I had anything to say. I was so shaken up that I couldn’t think of anything. 😆
While we were out, I learned another cultural difference – it is more respectful NOT to look at someone when they’re talking. The women are more likely to practice this. I haven’t really noticed the men doing this. After one of the houses where I witnessed to a lady, I commented that no one seemed to be interested. Shadrick shared that they weren’t looking at me out of respect.
It’s so funny how different cultures take things differently!
A few pictures of the littles playing.🥰
AND a blessing to share!!! The water guy is here today! Praying that he fixes it today!
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