You found it! The Gonzaga-in-Zambezi Blog – a reflective space for students and faculty of this Gonzaga study abroad program to share their learning throughout their travels from May 10 – June 10, 2016. Nearly every day (as technology and Zambia allows) a student will be posting a reflection on their significant learning, questions, and experiences. Essential to this program is practicing an ethic of accompaniment — meaning that while in Zambezi, students generate opportunities to receive in the places they are serving, becoming mutually indebted to the community and develop meaningful relationships that assist them in operating at eye-level within this community.
Here is where you come in – while students will not have the ability to technologically connect with others outside the Zambezi community during their stay (no phones or email access), they will be reading this blog and the comments each morning over breakfast. So send them a shout- out, a loving message, or how their particular posting resonated with you. These connections from loved ones and curious strangers bring support in the sometimes challenging moments of this program. Something else may just happen; that along the way, you may also learn about the world, accompaniment, the difficulty to “do good” in the world, and the beauty of new friendships across cultural boundaries. We invite you to come along for the journey.
I think it’s working! I just was sending the link to my family and found the test!
Safe travels Hayley W. Look forward to reading the blog We love you Pops and Mimi.
Go Zags
Hayley, We are so excited for you and all of the 2016 Zags as they embark on this life-changing experience! Our daily prayers will be with each of you! Love , mom and dad
Good luck Hayley! I will be thinking about you and praying for you while you are in Zambia.
Just finished reading the blogs from 2015 and am so impressed with the thoughts, actions, and words written about the students’ experiences in Zambia. What each of you are doing is a blessing to/for the people you encounter and will forever be an imprint on your minds and hearts so the benefits will be great for all and very rewarding, enjoy! We pray that you will share your personalities, strengths and minds as you embrace and learn from this experience. God be with you in all that you do and become!
So happy to see Molly and some of the other Zags off today at Seatac! Will miss you, Molly, and will be praying for all of you on this wonderful journey. And, we meant to tell Davis an early Happy Birthday as we heard it will be your birthday as you land! What an amazing way to celebrate!
Have a wonderful trip! Lots of prayers for a safe and amazing adventure- we can’t wait to hear the stories and see pictures of this awesome experience!
Blessings,
Pat & Christina Kenkel
(Katie’s parents)
ps- we love you, Katie-girl!
Sophie we love you! Enjoy the journey!
Much love,
Mom, Dad, Tessa, Aunt Kate, Grandpa, and Nory
Have a great time in Zambezi ZAGS! Molly enjoy your time in Africa! Happy birthday Davis!
Hope all you Zam Zags are resting in Dubai right now… We are all anxiously awaiting your initial post to let us know how you are doing.
Love,
Elly’s Mom in Colorado
Praying for this amazing group of Zags! Please give Davis a big hug for his 20th birthday today! Can’t wait to hear your stories.
Thinking about you Sam and the great adventure you are on. Can’t wait to hear your stories and see your pictures. We’ll be thinking of you everyday. Keep your eyes and heart open to all the experiences coming your way. Love mom and dad.
Hey Drew, and the rest of you!
I know you are having the time of your life! Make lots of friends and memories. (Memories of Relationships last longer than places. ) The pictures you take will help too! LOVE YOU LOTS. Grandpa and Grandma
Emily Handy we love you and miss you already!
Hey Ebby! Mom beat me to it but I miss you terribly already! Have a great trip. What you’re doing is amazing. I hope you all enjoy every second and let all you do and see impact you. Be safe (that’s the prerequisite Dad statement) and God Bless.
Love you. Dad
“Did they land in that bush yet?” – Grandpa Dries on the bush plane (I think)
Love and praying for you cuties.
Justin, I hope you and your Zag family landed safely in Zambezi today!! You are embarking on a wonderful, unique adventure. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you and Love You!!
Mom, Dad & Nathan
Hi everyone! Praying that all of you made it safe and sound to Zambezi. A group of us here in Italy are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you begin this journey! I miss and love you all so much! Justin, I especially pray for you that this trip shows you how immensely God loves you and how he can use your great gifts to touch other’s lives. I love you!
Molly
Hi Hayley. Just caught up with the first blog. I look forward to reading about your journey. The blog indicated you overcame your fear of flying. Can you verify? Enjoy the experience. Love you, Pops.