10. September 5, 1967
Sept. 5 Dear Mom and Dad (Cochrane) Guess what? I AM going to teach Domestic Science...looks like it will include sewing, child care, nutrition, and the syllabus had a section called "Housewifery" which includes how to clean various things in the house and how to wash and iron clothes. The Home Ec room is a big room with four sinks and some cupboards along two sides and small store room with about six sewing machines, some bolts of material, and boxes of thread and various odds and ends, all covered with dust and spider webs. There has been no Domestic Science class for three terms. I think there are possibilities but feel pretty shaky right now. Frank has enough enthusiasm for both of us so think we'll come out all right. His science room is right next to mine which will help too! Whoever thought I'd do my first teaching in Africa! I'm glad I don't have to tackle it in Swahili! All the kids send their love. Today they found some kids to play softball...