80 Rape Cases for the Month
80 Rape Cases for the Month End of July, 2009 Dearest Friends and Family: I have contemplated, written, rewritten, saved, and deleted so many posts that I could have a small book by now. When …
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Wings of Hope
“Wings of Hope” It’s always a little staggering when your feet touch the soil of Africa. You realize the light coming from the heavens is different, the sky a rare color of blue, and the …
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“But We Need Water!”
“But We Need Water!” March 1, 2013 Coming to Africa always puts me in a reflective state. Sometimes I feel sullen and hopeless, but mostly it’s an experience that balances and cleanses my spirit. It …
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Next Stop – Nairobi
Next Stop – Nairobi I have arrived in Kenya. I am surrounded by thick hot air, and incredible (yet scary) driving! My driver said, “Show no fear – gun it and go” as cars sped …
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Arrived in South Africa
Arrived in South Africa I have arrived safely in South Africa for the first leg of my journey. I was expecting to update the website regularly while here but my laptop was stolen between Cairo …
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The Beginning of Tough Angels, and How You Can Help
The Beginning of Tough Angels, and How You Can Help Dear Friends, Since my last words in 2009, I have now made it my mission to support abused women and children in developing countries. I …
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Bittersweet Victory, Guns, Grief, and Gratitude
Bittersweet Victory, Guns, Grief, and Gratitude Dear Friends, I arrived safely in Denver early Christmas morning, after a few delays and minor obstacles. The last update you received from me was regarding the rape victim …
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Manhunt Update
Manhunt Update For those of you that have asked for an update on the manhunt, here is the latest: The police finally captured him on Monday morning. However, the Investigating Officer called me today to …
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The Transition
The Transition Dearest Friends, I am flooded with a range of feelings: elation, fear, anticipation, and fatigue. I am also grateful ~ always grateful. For the past month, the sun has taken leave. It is …
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu “Ubuntu is very difficult to render into a Western language. It speaks of the very essence of being human. When we want to give high praise to someone we say: ‘Yu, u nobuntu.’ Then …
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