Housekeeper

We now have a new housekeeper. We had to let the other one go as she was not performing her duties well at all. Too bad. But our new girl seems to be hard-working so pray for that to continue. She doesn't speak any English at all though, so communication may be difficult.

It's so strange to even have a housekeeper at all. She works for us 3 days per week - cooking dinners, cleaning the house, going to the market, and doing our laundry. It is part of the culture here. Nearly everyone has a housekeeper - even, I am told, many poorer people, as it elevates their status a bit more. It also provides employment for local people. Plus, their presence at the home acts as a day guard so the house is protected. Nonetheless, I still struggle at times as I feel extremely privileged to have someone perform those duties for me on a daily basis... especially when I CAN do those things for myself.