Laura 4 Literacy 
Fearlessly advocating for the literacy of children around the world
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Christmas Thoughts - 52 days ago
It's snowing (yes again) in Iowa. On this Sunday before Christmas I decide to have my own special church service. I go walking along the nature trail to be with the Lord and to contemplate his birth. But my thoughts... Topics: Nature, Spirtuality
The Filling and Breaking of a Heart - 83 days ago
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
A Thank You to Our Soldiers from Children's voices - 90 days ago
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
Let the Children Sing - One More Time - 95 days ago
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
The Resourcefulness of Ugandan Women - 99 days ago
Snapshot of a Memory: #11 So answer me this - What do you do with your magazines after you're done reading them? If you are a Ugandan woman, you make bracelets and necklaces out of them, of course. This pictures... Topics: Africa, Children, Education, Literacy, Spirtuality
















