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Rafiki

Posted on Monday, October 31, 2016

Rafiki means friend in Swahili. I have been taking Swahili lessons a few hours every week in Dzaleka, I would say it is the most common language spoken throughout the camp. My tutor is a 20 year old from DRC named Jessy. The time that I get to spend with her is quickly becoming one of my favorite parts of the week, she teaches me so much more than just Swahili, my favorite moments are when we get to talk about life and Jesus together. She is so full of energy and joy and depth and can always make me laugh about all the mistakes I make when I am trying to talk. One day, she was asking me when I would be going back to America and she said, "Amy I am going to miss you. You are my friend." And I am going to miss her too, I'm thankful to be able to call her rafiki yangu (my friend).

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