I hadn't tutored much for a couple of weeks while moving and such, and I felt like something was missing. I realized it was spending time with these beautiful families. What is hard is that after work on Wednesday I'm really tired and there are always other things that need to be done. I go straight from work to tutor and then come home and make dinner and go to bed. Wed. is a non stop day.
This last Wed. I called the house to make sure the mom was home before I drove out there (it takes at least 30 min.) she didn't answer the phone. I got a little excited thinking she wasn't home and I could stay home and do housework that really needed to be done. I had one more # to try and her husband said she was home and to go. So I did.
On my way home after spending a few hours with her and her family I felt great. We spent time talking about our lives. She told me (as much as she can) about where she comes from. I felt so filled up on my way home and realized (again) that life is all about connecting with other people. All the other stuff really doesn't matter.
So many times we need to do exactly the opposite of what we feel like doing, especially when we are tired.
The fact is that I will never feel like I've had enough rest. My house will never be totally clean. If it is, it will only last for 5min because of my choice to live with people. Putting people first is not easy. It's highly inconvenient. But it's the food of life that will fill you for more than 30 min.
these are the Nuba Mountains where Khamesia's family comes from in Sudan
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