Snapshot of a Memory #13 The highlight of my entire trip was the day I spent with my sponsored child, Hassan. Our mutual initial nervousness was soon dissipated through whole group games. Within a span of roughly half an hour,...
Topics: Africa, Children, Education, Literacy, Spirtuality

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So often we can say "Thank You" and the words fall off our tongue too easily. Out of the innocence of children, though, the words are more heartfelt. On this day, a tribute to our Soldiers, let the childrens' voices...
Topics: Spirtuality

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Snapshot (more like a video) of a Memory #12 It's been over three months since my return from Africa. Some memories are still so fresh that just a brief recall brings tears to my eyes. Others need to be resurfaced...
Topics: Africa, Children, Spirtuality, Teaching

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Snapshot of a Memory #10 This was my roommate in Uganda. Her name is Rachel. She found me on facebook (I know, but this is proof that good things come out of facebook) and we started communicating before we actually...
Topics: Africa, Children, Spirtuality, Teaching

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Snapshot of a Memory: # 9 I found a couple of good things about twisting my ankle on a group trip - I not only get the best seat on the bus, but I could be the first one off...
Topics: Africa, Children, Education, Literacy

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