the home of Grace
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 […]
Category Archives: all things africa
>Alex and Nancy
>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 […]
twins
> 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 […]
>Life in the Mundane Details: Showering
>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 […]
>My Heart is Sad
>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 […]
It’s a Boy! And a Girl!
-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 […]
>you know you’re in Africa when…
>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 […]
>Landing in Africa
>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 […]
>7 days, 2 hours, 58 minutes and counting
>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 […]
>13 days!
>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 […]
Ripples from Rachel 