Elections
Dear Friends,
This weekend Congo had their presidential elections. It was interesting because elections in Africa are very different from elections at home.
On Sunday, voting day, everything was closed. Everyone was supposed to just stay home or go out to vote. I joked with the kids that we switched the days this weekend, because we even had to hold church on Saturday morning instead of Sunday morning. So, we said that Sunday came before Saturday this week.
But I think the biggest and perhaps the saddest difference between elections here and there is the lack of enthusiasm or excitement about the election. Basically most people here were not that excited about the election other than they wanted to make sure the right person won so the country remains in a peaceful situation. Although there were thirteen candidates, that didn’t really matter because the president was going to win, and if he didn’t he would make sure he did. It seemed to me like the election was just for show.
Its good to live in a country where I feel like my vote counts.
Things are going well with my english class. I have about 7 students depending on the day.
Thank you again for your continued prayers and support.
Tracy Pilewski
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