Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Sharing a bed


In Vietnam sharing a bed is done not only by couples. Here is a picture showing partially our bed which is also our "bedroom" with a makeshift "bedroom door" I sewed from a nice piece of fabric I found from what our teachers from last year had left behind. Caleb sleeps right above in the loft. We are happy in this space. Andy visited three students the other day who share a rented room together. Many students here are from outside of Dalat from all different parts of Vietnam and so they need to rent here while away from family. These three students cook, study, and sleep in this one small room. And there is only one bed that is even smaller than the one we have. Andy was told the three of them need to sleep sideways each night in order for them to fit. It makes me appreciate the space I am given so much more.

2 comments:

Suz said...

Ah- love that you have a similar set-up and Jenny's green material :) I had many a sweet times with the Father right there!!

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