Saturday, May 14, 2011

How It All Began

Several months ago, a friend asked me, almost casually, if I would consider traveling to Africa with her. My usual response to any offer of travel is "When do we leave?".  This time I was a little more cautious, realizing that I should probably try to get some facts to justify such a grand 3 week adventure. The opportunity was to join one of three teams traveling to Rwanda to teach English in a large public school in Kigali. I found (and so can you) information here  (www.africareadsnow.org) and was immediately interested. When I found the cost of the trip, I ran to my "cash stash", money earned from a little part-time job. Counting and recounting, I was only $19 short of the total cost of the trip. When a check for $21 arrived in the mail that week, I felt that was all the "sign" I needed. I have never felt a moment's hesitation about this trip. This is where I am supposed to be for the next three weeks...teaching and being taught, blessing and being blessed. I am so grateful for this chance to see another continent, another country, another culture. Along the way, I hope to hone my technical skills and keep you all updated with news from my great adventure in Rwanda. Keep me in your prayers and I'll keep you posted.

9 comments:

  1. You are being a "traveller" rather than a tourist, which to me is so much more interesting. Godspeed and I'm looking forward to reading about all of your experiences in Africa!!

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  2. I've waited for a Momma blog for a long time! So glad this adventure is what it took to get you writing. I can't wait to see where this trip takes you and hear all about the wonderful things you learn along the way. Thank you for starting this up for those of us who can't be there with you...and thank you for inspiring me! I love you!

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  3. Judy, I'm so excited for you and inspired by you! Can't wait to hear/read the details along the way.

    Ashley B. Chandler

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  4. Judy, YOU GO GIRL!!!! I am so proud of you and can't wait to follow your adventures in Africa! I have a feeling those folks who you are sharing with will never be the same...and neither will you.

    Bless You!

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  5. I'm along for the ride! Here we go.....

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  6. Would you believe that a tanned little girl who used to play in Meadowcliff Circle would end up in Rwanda? I am excited,prayerful and proud. Mom

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  7. I am finding myself wanting this blog to be Facebook. I want to like Grandma's comment SO BAD.

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  8. Your adventure to Rwanda, very exciting. You do so much for so many - but that's what Angels do.

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  9. Wow...ok, this is really weird that you've been here all this time and we only just now figured it out! Hope your time has been as wonderful as mine! :)

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