New York
July 4 weekend this year was quiet and entirely restful, thanks to Uncle Erik’s hospitality at his country home in Pine Bush, NY. Â Dad, Mom, Brett and I made the 8 hour trek up Route I-95 to spend 3 days…
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Asante Sana
Thank you very much = Asante sana. Philippians 3: 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership…
if i had a hammer…
For the past year, this dear cubicle has been my work’ home’. Â I have learned more here–through research, paperwork, e-mails, software, and phone calls–than I ever thought possible. Â Sadly, August 3 will be my last day, so I’ve…
Our Trash, Another's Treasure
Today, our family participated in a community-wide yard sale in order to raise funds for Kenya. Â This was not originally the purpose (we just had some misc items to get rid of…) but my friend suggested that I use this…
Kedong Upper East
I received the official word this morning from the Dorm Facilitator at RVA that I have been assigned to the 9th grade girls’ dorm room in “Kedong Upper East” (KUE). Perhaps my apartment won’t be quite as beautiful or luxurious as the apartments…
Fundraising
Fundraising. Â At first glance, this word evokes thoughts of political campaigns, non-profit organizations, grand charity events, mentally-nagging brochures that leave you feeling guilty until you at least skim over them, pledge forms that linger on one’s desk, and a…
Whirlwind Weekends
the month of may was filled with whirlwind weekends! Â the first weekend was Brett’s performance in Pilgrim, and Kenya planning. the second weekend was Mass Mailings weekend for my Kenya brochures and Mother’s Day lunch in Georgetown. the third…
Through the Unknowns…
My sister, Nora and I were talking yesterday about me moving to Africa Yesterday, I received some e-mails from RVA that really hit home, and made me get emotional about the reality that I really am going to leave home in 11…
Elise's Bachelorette Weekend
My friend, Elise, is getting married on May 31. Â We are so excited for her! Â So, what do you get when you put 10, childhood girlfriends together in 1 condo at Ocean City for 48 hours of fun girl time…
Fun Facts
Kenya will be my new “home-country,” if you will. Â So, what can I tell you about it? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10. Kenya spans an area about 85% the…