Wednesday night I was awoken by a storm, but the word “storm”
doesn’t seem to do it justice. Think more along the lines of “deluvian
downpour.” In my half-conscious state, I imagined two possible explanations for
the aquatic roar: Either a team of strapping youths were pouring buckets of
gravel on the roof, or the Abate residence had been magically transported
across the Atlantic and directly underneath Niagara Falls.
Turns out, the house has a tin roof, and it’s the rainy
season here in Cameroon.
chez la famille Abate
The whole family was watching the World Cup last night (Costa Rica versus Uruguay) when I had a startling revelation: My 28-year-old host sister is middle-aged. The average life expectancy in Cameroon is about 55 years, so if her life is to be average, it's already half-over.
Wouldn't it be great if you and your peers were able to help bump that average up-even a little. Education is powerful! Love you! Dad
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