Today was a good day. I spent part of the morning studying vocabulary that has somehow escaped my memory since I left language school in March. I will get it back! Then, I was off to another office to meet some more officers on staff at the academy. Of course, the conversation always starts with a cup of chai (tea). It's the hot variety, and will only be sweet if you ask for "bora" (accent on the "a").
A sobering conversation ensued about how much money a young man in the Afghan National Army (ANA) makes in a month. The article (link included) points out the dismal tale. $160.00 month for this young man. Mid grad
e officers make approximately $300.00 per month. Needless to say, I did not bring up my income during that cup of tea.More meetings and more chai complemented the rest of my day, but the highlight was a box filled with goodies from my clan in Virginia and the card in the picture posted here. I love you all!
Thankful for His goodness...
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