Going through doors

Yesterday, I went to see my "browgirl" Marcia. Marcia has this strange green tea wax that for some reason doesn't burn my overly sensitive skin. Well, walking through the doors of Sugarhouse was a bit surreal. I hadn't felt the "Oh, this is odd" feeling - until then. For me, it is not an issue of wealth versus poverty, rather an issue of two different worlds. All you have to do is go through a door, and you can be in another world.

Singing!

Hope this works...I have more videos from Africa!

Hey, Wayne....My photographs are getting better!

This is one of my favorite pictures that I took with my disposable camera. I was even able to resize with my remedial programs that I have on my laptop.

Why this image? These are young girls washing their cups after a mid-morning break. The Carpenter's Kids Program gives the children in the program a nutritional "porridge" to keep their strength up. For many children in the program, this may be their ONLY MEAL of the day….such strength and courage these young women have…..

Where I was yesterday!

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Enjoying the journey

I woke up this morning thinking about the space we inhabit and where we decide to place ourselves. Being blessed with a wonderful husband, I feel loved, safe, and completely comfortable in our home. Our “perfect puppy” demands my attention and allows me to hug and love on him to my heart’s content – though sometimes insisting my hand be used for petting and not typing.

And, I love Old Town. I love our neighbors and I deeply love our church.

Yet, somehow I managed to leave half my heart in Africa.

One of my acquaintances has challenged me as to why Africa. Why not Brazil? Or India? Had I forgotten about Tibet? And, other than the simplistic, truthful answer of it is where God has called me, I have no intellectual answer.

I do know I am relishing in, loving and so excited about the journey….the destination will take care of itself. God will get me there and in the process, I am enjoying each step of the way.

Two sweetest words in any language..."Welcome home". I love hearing them from the Department of Homeland Security & Customs and Border Protection when I reenter the USA :). Also, below is the gift from Bishop Lupaa-I got it home with its tusks in tact!!!

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