From Alan Selig...
Most days I pray that I will make an impression on the students in my class. Today, however, I was praying I would not make an impression. Last night I was experiencing what some call the traveler's lament. Something, out of all the new and different things I have eaten, did not agree with my digestive track. I lived in fear through breakfast, coffee and the morning session that I would make a really bad impression. I had taken some "lament" medication last night and this morning, however and that did the trick. Or perhaps it was one or more of the many Vietnamese remedies people provided.
By the time I began to teach at 8:30 this morning everyone in the class knew I was having some upset. Nearly everyone had a suggestion for something to eat (or not eat) that would be my ticket to return to good health. There were so many suggestions I began to wonder if all these remedies might interact with each other like multiple medications can do in the US. But all was good and my energy had returned by the time we met this afternoon.
I was truly touched by the concern and the suggestions everyone expressed. This evening one young student stopped by the hotel and had three bags of fruit. In my room now are a large grapefruit, about 18 bananas (two varieties) and 8 limes. I wish you all were here to share in the bounty.
Editors note: Please keep praying for Alan and for all the volunteers who accept hospitality with grace, eat with courage, and work through the pain all for the glory of God.
Most days I pray that I will make an impression on the students in my class. Today, however, I was praying I would not make an impression. Last night I was experiencing what some call the traveler's lament. Something, out of all the new and different things I have eaten, did not agree with my digestive track. I lived in fear through breakfast, coffee and the morning session that I would make a really bad impression. I had taken some "lament" medication last night and this morning, however and that did the trick. Or perhaps it was one or more of the many Vietnamese remedies people provided.
By the time I began to teach at 8:30 this morning everyone in the class knew I was having some upset. Nearly everyone had a suggestion for something to eat (or not eat) that would be my ticket to return to good health. There were so many suggestions I began to wonder if all these remedies might interact with each other like multiple medications can do in the US. But all was good and my energy had returned by the time we met this afternoon.
I was truly touched by the concern and the suggestions everyone expressed. This evening one young student stopped by the hotel and had three bags of fruit. In my room now are a large grapefruit, about 18 bananas (two varieties) and 8 limes. I wish you all were here to share in the bounty.
Editors note: Please keep praying for Alan and for all the volunteers who accept hospitality with grace, eat with courage, and work through the pain all for the glory of God.