With my travel date creeping up closer and closer, I am starting to organize my bags and get all of the "last minute" things completed. Yes, I realize I am not leaving for 4 more weeks but... I am gone for 3 months and it's just one of those trips that you don't want to miss anything. Now if my sandals would just come in the mail already... =P
On Tuesday evening, my parents and I went to the Casino to attend the Lethbridge West Lions Club meeting. Ok, rewind about 3 weeks ago... I was at work and a lady came in with her doggie and while she was paying she noticed my poster about Africa. We got to talking and she ended up inviting me to the Lions Club meeting in hopes of helping me fund my trip... Anyways, I ended up talking just for a couple minutes about my adventure and the Lions Club ended up donating $500 to my costs. Wow!
Through all of this, I cannot believe the kindness of some people in Lethbridge. I have 2 FULL army bags of clothes, toothbrushes, formula, shoes, books and odds and ends for the orphanage and now, I have some money that will absolutely help me in my travels. I am going to be joining the Lions Club as well because I love what they do with the community and the world. Their purpose is "to serve" and in just 1 meeting, I have seen how much they can do for anyone that needs it. These people have the most kind hearts and I am so blessed to have met Pauline. She is an amazing lady and I am so happy I have a new friend. Check out the lions club website for more information on what they can do for our community, country and world:
Thank you to anyone that has donated anything to my trip and a special thank you to Pauline and the Lethbridge West Lions Club. I am blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.
...The countdown is on...
xo*
You will have a great time Tarrah there is nothing more rewarding that doing something for someone who you know could never pay you back.....Your adventure awaits.....
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April 13, 2010
ReplyDeleteDear Tarrah,
I have enjoyed reading your African Blogs. Obviously you have been transported, rather abruptly, into a world totally unfamiliar. One that presents a few scary moments but offset with the opportunities to broaden your experiences with a wealth of new knowledge.
It must be a bit difficult to find time to type a daily diary! We would be interested to know a few details of your physical environment. For example how far are you from the Nile river, walking distance perhaps? What size is the staff at the orphanage? Are most of the children from broken homes and is there an active adoption process?
Just got your blog dated April 13. Tarrah I am with you, as a dad with four children I never ever changed a diaper. Oh yes now I remember, once when Rose was quite ill I managed to sort of change a wet diaper!
I am trying to picture you running around the compound attempting desperately to maintain order amongst the little darlings. You have my admiration.
Twins would be fun to hold and cuddle. Why would the parents give them up to the orphanage?
How have the mosquitos been. I know from your picture that you sleep under mosquito netting but what about the daytime. Maybe the cart load of repellant provided by you dad has come in handy.
Like everyone else I was stunned when you Dad told me he had been hit by a car!. My first reaction was to ask was his cars damaged much. No no he says I was running not driving! We are all extremely fortunate he was not more seriously injured.
Here in Calgary it has been damp and cool for the past week. According to the present forecast Lethbridge is in for high winds and blowing snow. RCMP are advising motorists to stay off the roads in southern and eastern Alberta.
We have three mature evergreens outside our kitchen window. A pair of magpies decided to build their nest in one of these trees. To discourage them I climbed the ladder to remove the nest about three weeks ago. I think the Maggies have declared war by re-building their nest(s). Today I took down my fifth nest. Later Grandma saw them flying around with twigs again!
I’ll bring this to a close to give your eyes a rest.
Love,
Grandpa.
HI TARRAH......ITHINK I HAVE TI USE UNCLE TERRY'S BLOG CUZ I DON'T KNOW WHAT I'M DOING WITH THIA COMPUTER....LOVE NANA
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