Archive for September 2010

Home sweet home//Still processing

For those that have not seen or talked to me since I made it home, I wanted to let you all know that I made it safely. It was another long journey across the pond, but it was worth it (both coming and going)! I am glad I was able to do this, and look … Continue reading »

Botswana//Day 14//Chobe National Park

During this trip we have been to or near a lot of countries.  From the US our plane stopped in Senegal before continuing to South Africa.  You cant really count those as being there since we didn’t leave the airport, but it counts to me.  Of course we spent the majority of our time in … Continue reading »

Shortcut to the Indian Ocean//Day 13//Victoria Falls

Travelling…again//Day 12//Trek to Livingstone

This morning we got on a bus to Livingstone.  I counted it up and by the end of our trip we will have spent a total of 7 days in transit and only 9 days staying put!  I was impressed that the bus we took today was a comfortable charter bus, and not what one would … Continue reading »

Part of something much bigger//Day 10 & 11//Out of Samfya

We completed the presentation of the master plan development yesterday!  The master plan is not complete at this point, but the bulk of the concepts have been formulated and mulled over with the leaders of the bible school.  Our job in this process has been to listen to their collective vision for the ministry and translate that … Continue reading »

On the Backside//Day 8 & 9//Taking Shape With Purpose

Yesterday marked the midday of our trip.  Despite a few bumps in the road that were determined yesterday, the master plan is starting to take shape.  Our relationships with each other and with the locals have been growing, and our purpose here is evident.  God has been revealing Himself to me personally and to the … Continue reading »

Small world//Day 7//Work continues

Even though I am halfway around the world from home, I cannot get away from the influence of the great state of Alabama. One of the other missionary couples that are currently living and working with the Samfya Bible School are the Fullers from Alexander City, Alabama! Billy Fuller was a contractor in Alabama, and … Continue reading »

Where to begin?//day 6//full speed ahead

Not really sure where to begin on my update of the past couple of days, so forgive me if I ramble a bit! Some 55 hours after the journey began, we finally arrived in Samfya!  During the past few days in Zambia I have quickly realized that Zambia is not Uganda!  (I know…that is such a profound … Continue reading »

He’s lovin’ it!

Jason asked me to sign in and let you know that not only is he alive, but he is loving Zambia! He just finished a long day of work (it’s 7 hours later there, so it’s close to bedtime).  The 8-hour car-ride to get to Samfya was as uneventful as an 8-hour car-ride in Africa … Continue reading »

road trip//begin day 3

As promised.  Here are a couple pics.  I managed to get to the hospital and get back to Dulles to catch my flight out without any problems.  Thanks for the prayers! As I mentioned we have an 8 hour road trip ahead of us today!  Pray for safety!  So far the accomodations have been incredible.  Last … Continue reading »