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Nagy Blog #7: Sure, I?ll drive... you better buckle up!
8/5/2011 5:33:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Today started slowly with an early morning walk. The rest of our team went in different directions and I came back, got myself ready, ate breakfast and took off for the girls high school where we host the clinics.
Today we coached the coaches. They were so hungry for information and to hear stories about basketball in America. I was astounded to find out that Zimbabwe doesn't have one coach who just coaches, they all do other things and coach on the side. I thought to myself how amazing it was that at South Dakota State we have an entire four-man crew and all we do is coach.
By the time we finished, they were exhausted because I made them do most of the drills so they would understand better how they worked. When I left, they showed so much appreciation for my coming and I felt just the opposite. I have been treated so well here, and I told them how much I appreciate the opportunity to work with them and experience a different culture. They think it was a blessing to them that I came and I think it was a blessing for me to come here and work with such humble people. Everyone wanted my email address and I told them that I would send as much information as I could get my hands on. What a great experience!
I went with Manny this afternoon to visit a man who built a private school on
the southwest side of Harare. He hopes to get Manny involved with the children
somehow at his school, and so they discussed several options. On the way home
he asked Manny to drive his vehicle because he needed to pick up another
vehicle. Manny didn't want any part of that so I volunteered. I figured
in my lifetime I might not get another chance to drive a car with a steering
wheel on the right side, everything is backwards. The tough turns are to the
right. The blinkers are on the right side, as well as the headlights. I only
drove on the right side of the road one time during the trip and suddenly
realized I was on the wrong side. I think by the time we got home Manny had his
fingers dug into the dashboard. He was sure I was going to jail, but I couldn't
pass up the opportunity.
This evening we met with church officials to discuss tomorrow's conference.
They call it the "One Tribe Conference." They hope to bring HIV positive
children and orphans of HIV, together with HIV negative children. There is a
huge stigma concerning HIV in Zimbabwe and these two groups don't have much to
do with each other. Samaritan's Feet plays a big role in this by getting the
children to wash each other's feet in hope of reconciliation. I believe it
should be a very powerful and emotional day, and yet another great experience
for me. Thanks for following.
Go Jacks!
Be sure to check out the photo album from my trip as well.
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