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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Volunteer to Tourist
Friday was my first tourist day – a bit strange but the day was great. The day started with a lie in so that was delightful. A leisurely breakfast and then started organizing and packing. The group had planned to … Continue reading
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Too many goodbyes
“He is able more than able to handle anything that comes my way. He is able more than able to accomplish what concerns me today. He is able more than able to make me what he wants me to be.” … Continue reading
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A Wednesday Blog
The day started out with the yummiest corn fritters – lovely! After breakfast we headed out to a school I had visited last week – the one that had not existed last year. We were greeted by singing and dancing … Continue reading
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Groups and gardens
The group arrived about 8 this morning. It is good to see them and they were quite happy to finally make it after the problems of yesterday. It is a little bittersweet for me as my quiet times and my … Continue reading
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The Americans Cometh
It was an African time day – also it was the reading and math competition. Obviously there is a connection there! Student representatives from 5 area schools gathered at one of them. My day started with a walk to the … Continue reading
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Of teaching and tea parties
Wednesday – This was an early morning as I just had my dear grade 11 at 7 o’clock. I did not sleep particularly well last night which is unusual for me thankfully and I mention it only because I am … Continue reading
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Monday and Tuesday
Monday and back to what is my routine now. An early start to the day as I needed to be at school by seven. The sun was just clearing the horizon as we drove off – an incredible orange/red sun, … Continue reading
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This is the day
I am in Africa! Well, duh, you are saying but sometimes it just hits me! How did a little old gal like me end up in this amazing place? Only grace comes to mind. It has been a quiet Saturday … Continue reading
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Friday
It has been a very good Friday of a very good week. I finished my teaching for the week with my great kids and got to do something I could never do in the States – I prayed for each … Continue reading
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Chickens in Choma
I gave us all a day off yesterday. The day was full but not so much to write about – one very early class – the wonderful devotions at the ADP – a trip to Choma, a small city here. … Continue reading
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