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The Many Facets of Tanzania

May112012

This week I’ve been able to share my reflections and thoughts with you all as I’ve traveled Tanzania with group of amazing bloggers. And really, you all? They are fabulous writers and have been sharing stories that will make you cry and cheer and laugh ~ sometimes in the same post. Can I share a few of the ones that have spoken to me this week? I’d love it if you would stop by and visit them. … [Continue reading...]

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Blowing Bubbles in Tanzania ~ Preschool Corner

May112012

This week I have nothing to share that is related to teaching preschool. Unless you count blowing bubbles with lots of children this week in Tanzania and almost causing a mass riot of sorts. Quite literally. Apparently bubbles are a HUGE hit. So this week…I’d love to see what you are doing, although I may be a bit jet-lagged if I leave comments too soon. I’m just sayin’… And, if you have a … [Continue reading...]

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The Hands and Feet of Jesus ~ Compassion Tanzania Blogging Trip {Day 5}

May102012

From the very beginning, this center visit in Arusha, Tanzania was different from all of the rest. Driving out to the center took over an hour and we traveled through some absolutely beautiful areas not far from Mt. Kilimanjaro. The homes here are a different style than the ones in Mwanza because the soil is so very different, making bricks difficult to make. Also, there is a very large Maasai … [Continue reading...]

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In Which I Cry Again ~ Compassion Blogging Trip {Day 4}

May92012

Since yesterday’s visit to Gidioni's home, waves of tears have washed over me in intervals as I considered the impact of the family gift donations. Even what I consider to be a small gift can make a tremendous difference in a child's family. My entire view of how we interact with our Compassion children has truly been altered. Visiting the third project today was such an amazing encouragement. … [Continue reading...]

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The Difference a Gift Can Make ~ Compassion Blogging Trip {Day 3}

May82012

Before this trip with Compassion International, I thought I knew quite a bit about the services that they offer. Never could I have been more wrong. Over the last few days, I have seen and experienced first-hand the different ways that Compassion International is able to minister to the entire family of a child through the sponsorship of one child in a family. It has truly altered the way that I … [Continue reading...]

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A Little Child Shall Lead Them ~ Compassion Tanzania Blogging Trip {Day 2} Part 2

May82012

As part of our visit to the Buhongwa Compassion center in Mwanza, Tanzania, we had the opportunity to visit the family of Latecia, a little girl that is part of the Compassion International center, but still waiting for a sponsor. She is just three years old. That same three year old led us on a 15 minute walk along meandering dirt paths to her home so that we could meet her family. {That … [Continue reading...]

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