Two Fears at Once

First off, I got a lot of people asking me what Akon was so I will clear that up for all of you who are confused. Akon is a hip-hop/rap artist that I would normally hate but am growing to like because it is played so much here in Ghana. Also, Twi is the next major language in Ghana next to English. I am working on learning it, a lot of the kids are helping me. These past few days I have been learning a lot about Ghanaian Culture and respect.
The house father and I have been having different discussions on the differences between their culture and Western culture and how that causes so many problems with volunteers. He was saying that western volunteers come here and try and control the kids the way they do at home and criticize the way they run the orphanage. We had a really nice conversation and I think he was really happy that I was willing to listen and gained more respect for me as a volunteer. I want to make sure that I am not only loving these kids but loving them in a way that is appropriate and respectful to their culture. I have to be very careful of that but I am being aware and find myself asking permission to do certain things for the kids. Also, the more consistent you are as a volunteer the more respect the Aunties and House fathers have for you.
Here is an interesting story. For those of you who don't know I am terrified of throw-up and not a big fan of cockroaches (who is really?). Well last night when I was hanging out with some of the kids we were talking about fears and I mentioned both of my fears. Well, right after I mentioned them a giant cockroach ran across the pipe I was sitting on (I was told I jumped 3 meters). Then about 30 seconds later one of the boys (Victor) got sick in the trench. However, the good news is I did not know he was actually sick. I thought he was faking it and spitting out water to scare me. I ran away anyway because I hate even fake throwing up. Well, turns out the boy was actually sick and he felt horrible for getting sick in front of me after me just saying I was afraid of it.
But the boys went and cleaned it up and talked me into staying a little longer before going home. This boy has been sick for a month and they are still not sure what is wrong with him. I am not sure why I found this all so strange but I was confronted with two of my fears straight in a row right after mentioning them. Yesterday, we had blue skies for the first time since I have been here because the clouds are becoming puffy, it should be rainy season here pretty soon. The temp. keeps rising and I find it harder to walk out of the house each morning. I am so thankful to be healthy and safe here and so thankful to hear from all of you constantly. Hope all is well.