Sometimes I get the impression that I spend all my time arranging and re-arranging a house of cards that keeps collapsing every few minutes!
Raju and Sushanti seemed to have settled down on the ashram. They say they like it on the campus and seem to be getting involved in the daily chores. It's obvious that Sushanti wears the pants and Raju just can't function without her. But that's ok with me as long as they stay on and get the work done.
Right now they are mostly teaching early in the mornings and helping with the daily chores. It's too hot for anything else. Once the weather improves, I hope they will start visiting the villages and come up with some ideas for work. Otherwise, having four people to teach 60 kids will be an expensive proposition.
Bhola is still spending more time away from the project than on it. And Shanku has been away all of last week because he had gone to attend a wedding. Last night he got news of his mother's death and is right now probably on his way to his village. I don't expect him to return for another 20 days. it's understandable.
But my worry is -- who will show these new people the ropes or tell them about the way the project functions? I did talk to them but I think they will understand better if Bhola or Shanku explain to them what we are doing in that area. Well, one can only plan and put systems in place. But if it doesn't work.... nothing much can be done.
Right now I am in Prantik. I came back on Wednesday because I didn't have much to do on the project and the heat was killing me. Since there are 4 teachers, I had hoped to visit once a month instead of once every alternate week. Now, it seems I will have to go back sooner than expected.
There isn't much to report since my last blog but I thought I'd stay in touch by writing a few lines.
