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Category Archives: all things africa

the home of Grace

29 October 2012by Rachel Leave a comment

They say that Africa gets in your blood and that you’re always drawn to go back.  It’s true…which is strange, considering that most of the time I lived there, I […]

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adventures abroad, all things africa, Uganda, Uncategorized

>Alex and Nancy

27 November 2010by Rachel 1 Comment

>A while back Mandie posted about two kids, Nancy and Alex.  I went to see them today and take them some plumpy nut and fortified milk.  Nancy is definitely doing […]

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all things africa, nursing in africa

twins

13 September 2010by Rachel 2 Comments

> Many have asked how much I know about the twins and if they are adoptable, so here’s what I know: The twins’ mom is HIV+ and has TB.  She […]

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all things africa, E&E, Ugandan pearls

>Life in the Mundane Details: Showering

11 September 2010by Rachel Leave a comment

>Showering here is like taking a bird bath.  I have a shower, with a head, but no mounting, so I have to hold it.  Even if it were mounted, it […]

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all things africa

>My Heart is Sad

8 September 2010by Rachel Leave a comment

>The babies went home…or back to the orphanage. Two things: I have way more respect for mothers of twins…I have no idea how you do it when your husband goes […]

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all things africa, E&E, Ugandan pearls

It’s a Boy! And a Girl!

2 September 2010by Rachel 12 Comments

-or- Went with Clothes, Came Home with Twins Mandie and I went to the local orphanage today to drop off some clothes that were left by the dental team and […]

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all things africa, E&E, Ugandan pearls

>you know you’re in Africa when…

27 August 2010by Rachel 2 Comments

>Life here is an adventure!  I have spent nine of the last twelve days with either the medical team or the dental team doing rural clinics.  The first five days […]

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all things africa

>Landing in Africa

13 August 2010by Rachel Leave a comment

>After several days of trying to get on the internet, I finally succeeded! 🙂 Internet and power are both things I will now never take for granted! I made it […]

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all things africa

>7 days, 2 hours, 58 minutes and counting

2 August 2010by Rachel 1 Comment

>I have one week left at home. It’s a busy week that includes spending time with people, shopping, sewing, and tying up any loose ends. I’m way behind on my […]

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all things africa

>13 days!

28 July 2010by Rachel 1 Comment

>I leave in 13 days and have been overwhelmingly blessed with love and support. I cannot even begin to describe how thankful I am for those of you who have […]

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all things africa

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