Bruno's Brother's Gospel Recording

The other day, I was checking the wards for possible patient stories when I was approached by a translator named Bruno. Bruno asked me whether I was Richard Brock, to which I responded truthfully. He proceeded to take hold of both my hands and politely began explaining that his younger brother was recording a gospel album. Somehow, Bruno had heard that I play guitar, and wanted to know whether I'd be willing to be recorded as the guitarist for this upcoming musical release.

I told him that it was a possibility but I'd need to hear the songs first. Finally having my hands returned to me, I asked him when he was planning to attempt this recording. "Today," he replied. I laughed, and told him we could reassess next week.

A day later an envelope was left for me at reception containing a CD-R with 5 tracks on it. The quality is not bad, though I do not know whether I have the time or the ability to help Bruno and his brother. We shall see.

Deferred but not Denied

So seeing that it is now July, and I am more than halfway complete with my year in Benin, it is obvious that January was an inaccurate estimation of when this blog would begin. But the time for procrastinating has come to an end and I am now willing and determined to document my daily experiences for your amusement, enlightenment, and general perusal.