Author Archives: Zags in Zambezi

Over the past year, I have been grappling with what it means to be human. Often, the difference between my own privilege and the struggles faced by a large portion of the world have fueled confusion and uncertainty about what … Continue reading →

I sat parallel to Kamy on a blanket spread across the ground in an unfamiliar home surrounded by walls of pink and purple. Together, we patiently cut the long red and black braids from Eunice’s hair and unbraided the remainder, … Continue reading →

As I have anxiously awaited my turn to write the blog and tried to predict the rotation so I can know when to prepare for it (lol), three words have found their home in my mind. Vulnerability. Welcomeness. Honor. Vulnerability. … Continue reading →

Humanity, a phrase which here means what one sees when they consider and treat another as a full and complete person. The Enemy of the Good, a phrase ascribed to perfection (in a quote I can’t remember the author of). … Continue reading →

Over the past five days in Zambezi, I have been shown nothing but compassion, grace, and love from both the Zambezi community and my peers on this perspective-changing and challenge-seeking journey. Each new place we have encountered, I have been … Continue reading →

As I am writing this blog, I am overcome with emotions. I wish I could share everything I have learned thus far in a profound and inquisitive way. However, I am settling for small moments of good. So, with snot … Continue reading →

Hi, I’m Sarah LaFleur, one of the two first-year students who got the opportunity to experience Zambia.  “When my path through life feels difficult or scary, I can find peace knowing I am in the presence of God. I may … Continue reading →

Today is Sunday and we went to the local church in Zambezi. Growing up music was always a big part of my life. Between dancing to “Fly Me to the Moon” with my dad and rocking out to the Guardians of … Continue reading →

“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.” – Brené Brown Ever since I read Dare to Lead last summer, I have lived my life based on this quote. Over the past several months I have applied it to all areas of … Continue reading →

Today was the day that we departed for Zambezi for the next three weeks. What an exciting day of transition and new beginnings. For me, this morning did not start off as bright and early as it normally would. Because … Continue reading →