I had the chance to stay up all night and watch the election coverage at a staff member’s house. It was about 5am when CNN announced Obama as the winner. Beninese people have been rooting for Obama because they believe he, as an African American, will give more support to Africa than previous Presidents. I’ve actually seen posters that say “Go Obama” in Cotonou and people have told me that I should vote for him.
November 5, 2008...6:43 am
Presidential Elections
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November 10, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Hi Mrs. Guevin!
How are you? Did you ever get the chance to vote? As you know Obama won the election. Everybody at school was so excited! At school, we had a mock election. I miss you so much, and I can’t wait to see you again!
Talk to you later!
Love,
Eliza
November 19, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Hi Mrs. Guevin!
How are you? It was freezing outside today! We are supposed to get snow flurries this week! How much longer are you going to be Africa for? I really, really miss you! This past week, I have had a cold and a sore throught. I am pretty much all better now! I am back at school, and all caught up! Which is great! Well, I miss you, and I am thinking about you a lot!
Talk to you later!
Love,
Eliza
December 14, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Hi Mrs. Guevin!
How are you? I miss you a lot! Is it going to snow in Africa? Probably not, but you were there last winter, so maybe you could tell. How is teaching going? This winter, I am playing basketball! It is a lot of fun! I am all caught up at school!
I miss you so, so, so, so, much!
Love,
Eliza
December 21, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Merry Christmas Mrs. Guevin!
I can’t believe that it is almost Christmas! Only 4 more days!!!! Do you celebrate Christmas in Benin? I am soo excited! We have to go back to school on Minday, and the teachers have to work on Tuesday, but then we are off untill January 5, 2009. Can you believe that it is going to be 2009. 2008 has gone by so fast!
I miss you so much!
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Eliza
December 24, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Hi!
It is Christmas Eve,a md I am jumping all around the house! You can probably tell that I am very excited! Is Christmas there yet in Benin? Are the children happy?
Well, I will talk to you later!
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Eliza
January 4, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Hi Mrs. Guevin!
Back to school tomorrow! I am kind of sad, but I will be ok. In the morning, when I wake up, school would have already started! This vacation has gone by way too quickly!
I hope you enjoyed your vacation! Talk to you soon!
Love,
Eliza <3
February 16, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Hi Mrs. Guevin!
How are you? Can you please update your website soon? I love reading about your adventures!! They are always sooooo interesting! T
Talk to you later!!
Love,
Eliza
February 25, 2009 at 12:54 am
Hi Mrs. Guevin – it’s Robbie. I’m in the 5th grade now and I’ve been getting straight A’s – thanks to you! School is fun and are you having fun there?
talk to you soon – from Robbie