January 25, 2008, 11:24 am
Since my arrival in Costa Rica I have spent most of my time in the town of Orosi for Spanish classes and training. During this time it is easy to forget I am in another country while other North American volunteers surround me. This past weekend that all changed.
On Friday afternoon all the volunteers left Orosi for their respective teaching sites. All 24 of us were heading to the farthest corners of Costa Rica to check out our sites, drop off supplies, and meet the families that we will be living with for the next year. We would only stay … (Read more)
November 30, 2007, 1:58 am
On Wednesday morning I had my day planned out. I was going to visit my aunt and start some web design work. Just as I was getting my day going after a leisurely breakfast at the City Cafe I received a call from the Associated Press wanting to interview me about my work in Namibia. I thought this was rather odd considering I have been back home for a while but then it became more clear why there was a sudden interest in my travels this past summer. Apparently, President Bush has decided to visit Calvary United Methodist Church to … (Read more)
October 26, 2007, 5:09 pm
I wrote this for a church news letter when I returned. I decided I’d put it up as a bit of reflection after being back in the states.
When a child is born in Namibia they are brought into a world of few opportunities and a future of hardship. One in twelve will die during infancy, about one fourth will be orphaned, few will receive an education pass the elementary level, and at least in the Caprivi Region nearly half will contract HIV/AIDS. The kids at the Children of Zion Village had become a tally mark on the paper chronicling these … (Read more)
