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Desperation and inspiration
Hello to everyone back home from Hattie and the rest of the Gonzaga-in-Zambezi crew! As I write this blog post, I am well aware of how soon we will begin our trek back home. To me, it feels like I … Continue reading
I don’t know, YET
Musana Mwane from Zambezi. My name is Maddie, and I’m very excited to have the blog again. This morning, the business team continued to help individuals build their project proposals. They are enjoying learning what business leaders value in Zambezi. … Continue reading
Building bridges one brick at a time
Musana mwane to everyone following along at home! After a rough couple days and some intense bouts of homesickness, it seems our group has reached a turning point. With one week remaining, there will soon be no more musical greetings, … Continue reading
Continuing to learn in complication
About 20 minutes into a rigorous game of dodge ball in the small town of Dipalata, about an hour’s drive from Zambezi, a young man grabbed the homemade ball only to find that it had deflated. His next hand motion … Continue reading
Overcoming the Lion.
Good morning to loved ones at home, Happy Monday from Zambezi. Today required more willpower than usual to roll out of bed after our weekend in Dipalata. Hattie’s peaceful alarm (if you heard my alarm, you’d understand why I’m calling … Continue reading
Dipalat-amazing Overnighter
Hello again to all my bloggers. I’ve missed you! Grace S. and I just went for a delicious morning run. Taking advantage of the cool air and cloudy skies, we followed the same route that Jeff showed us yesterday. (Maybe … Continue reading
Trucking through the ups and downs
At 6:20am the alarm went off in convent room 1 where Clare and I have resided during our time here in Zambezi. Time for our morning run! This morning we were joined by Bella, Dee, Lauren, Hattie, and Jeff. Last … Continue reading
Becoming Inspired by the Leaders of Zambezi
Hi to all of those keeping up with the blog and this amazing group of people! (Happy birthday Clare’s mom!) Today was a slow, routine day in Zambezi with one exception: it was Grace Sikes’ birthday!!! To celebrate, we hung a … Continue reading
Challenging stereotypes and seeking clarity
Musana Mwane! Another full day wrapping up here in Zambezi! Earlier this week, Kris and Jeff made the executive decision to now have breakfast at 7:30 instead of 8:00. This news hit us hard, especially those of us who stayed … Continue reading
Highlights from a joy-filled day in Zambezi
Unlike Bella I’ve almost been dreading the day I write blog. Writing isn’t my favorite. But today turned out to be the perfect day for me. It’s a beautiful morning when I wake up right before breakfast here at the … Continue reading