It is a wonderful language, especially when spoken by our tutor, Germain. He is a wonderfully strong-willed man, originally from Congo. He came from a rural village to study in France and has been back and forth many times. He has been in the US for about 6 years now, and has been teaching at Syracuse University, and tutoring high school students French here in Ithaca. He has a heart for teaching, and we have a great time when we get together. We don't just have a French lesson, but we talk about Africa, about world issues, about history and the problems of the day. He is African, and he has an African perspective. He is also schooled in Europe and has a very unique viewpoint from there as well. He can see things from both sides. He knows what it's like to be both African and European. We have a great time talking and I always look forward to his arrival at our home. God has brought many people into our lives to prepare us for this adventure in Africa with Mercy Ships. Germain is one of those people, and we thank God for his presence in our lives.
Je suis heureux!
Rusty old boats in the Congo river, Brazzaville.
Useful boats in the Congo River, Brazzaville.
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