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It's the first week and we've all been
very eager to make connections and build relationships with the new
people we've met and work with. Moving to Tanzania is such a big
change that a week can seem like forever. We all want to be grounded
in our new place and feel connected to where we are. And we want it to
happen right now!
The hardest things to deal with at the
moment is that we aren't grounded, have few connections, and nothing is familiar. For
awhile we just have to sit with that unsettled feeling and recognize
that this is always the way things are in the beginning.
It's also hard to remember that
relationships with people can't be forced or pushed. We want to fit in at our work and our neighbourhood but just like
starting any new job or moving to any new neighbourhood, fitting in
and being trusted takes time. We may know that we are planning to
stay here for awhile and want to be part of the community but most
people we encounter think we are just tourists. There are a number of hotels in our area so most people assume we are staying at one of them. However, we are making some progress with our guards and a few other shop keepers in the neighbourhood so there is always progress.
Only time will help us overcome here hurdles. So here's to week two!
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