Internship Done :(

So this will have to be quick as my time on the comp. is so short these days because I'm not able to be at school so often anymore. Oh wait, I'm never there anymore. I've been away from the computers at school since March something...can't even remember when....

My internship that I had this week and last has come to a conclusion today :( Yes, and for that I'm am very sad. Becca, Ryan, Jason, and I worked at a home for streets boys ages 16-25 in an area called Salt River. The home is called Beth Uriel. Sounds a whole lot like Bethel, huh? They all were saying "BU" all the time, and I'm thinking, where am I? We went there for the afternoons just to hang out and get to know the guys. All coming from off the streets previously, they all brought a lot of diversity and character to the home. They astonished me in so many ways that I was not even expecting. Many afternoons I spent simply listening to their stories. One guy named Derek told me how he used to have an anger problem, and now he no longer has the need to punch someone in the face when he gets upset with him. This home has brought a whole lot of hope into these desperate boys' lives. It's amazing to hear them talk about their dreams and aspirations. How I wish I could have spent more time there!

Yesterday we watched the movie Crash with the guys, and then today we had a discussion on the movie. The conversation consisted of why we have stereotypes of other groups of people and why we say that some are acceptable and others aren't. It was so cool to sit in on a dialogue with all these guys from not just South Africa, but other parts of Africa. With only one being white but the others are coloured, black, India, Angolan, Portugese, etc. Needless to say, I learned a lot! It was so hard to say goodbye after such a short time with all of them.

Next on the schedule is Khayelitsha! On Friday we leave to stay with families in the township of 1 million people! We return on Tuesday, so our stay has been shortened a bit. We're going to be working with the local church and youth group for the weekend. There will be a lot of down time, but we'll be able to get the feel of what it's like for the majority of the people in Cape Town. Most of Cape Town is in a township- below the poverty line.

I'll try to keep you all posted. the days are ticking.......