In coming to Southern Africa I gained priceless knowledge that I can apply to my vocation. I witnessed how the lives of many are affected by HIV and AIDS. Not only adults, but people of all ages, including young people and small children who live their lives with the virus. This trip has increased my capacity and hunger for similar additional opportunities in the near future. I strongly believe in the calling that God has placed in my heart. That is, to lead others in achieving their life purpose and fulfilling their dreams.
I am thankful to all of those people who have believed in me. My parents, my brother and sister, my school advisors, colleagues, and dear friends. The many friends I have made in this trip and all of those to come. God bless and take care.
Internet! At last!! Today, BY THE MERCY OF GOD, has being given a free afternoon. I did some homework and spoke with my dear family. WE enjoy our day today at a Gold mine. We went around 500 feet underground, not quite as deep as when we went on the chrome mine, but being underground was a thrilling experience. Woo hoo! I learned that gold is indeed a precious metal. It takes arduous work to collect some. I wanted a nugget, but I didn’t even have a particle. Oh well. Maybe next time.
Hello My familia!
I must say that I love Southern Africa. Unfortunately, we have limited Internet Access. We also have no free time. But all of those that love and care will get my stories with a cup of coffee. I will return soon, but can't wait to enjoy the rest of this eperience.
.Ms. Sue! Miss you
Familia Love you all
God bless you all and take care.
People are amazing! Everyone says hello, they welcome you to their homes and have the time to attend and respond to our questions. After my first two days in South Africa, we left to an area called Rustenburg, where I met the most wonderful family: Elsa, Mike, Stormy and Chris. They have welcomed me and my team fellow Jodie to their home and took care of us just like if they were our own family. Elsa took us all around in our days together. On this third, we went to a program called the Grace Hope Cente which specializes in providing help to those who are victims of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking. The coordinators of the program based their program out of their own funds, with little help from others. Also, we have visitied the program of Tlokomelo in an area close to Rustenburg. This program specializes in providing help to those who suffer from HIV and AIDS. They care for so many people and need so much, yet rather than asking for financial gifts, they rather volunteer work, food or even a box of cement for expanding the program. We also attended another program that Elsa invited us to. It is to serve people who either have a mental health disability or impairment. I received a warm hug from every single one of then. Can't wait to show you my presentation. Then, we came to the house to do our presentation to the Rustenburg Club. Rostenburg has being amazing! Thank you fellow Rotarians for welcoming us to your city. Elsa and family, you are all and will be in heart.... specially you Chris. Remember "One Way" ♫♫♫.
And that was only a rundown through a single day.
I am here... safe and sound. We arrived yesterday from Dubai to Johannesburg at around 7pm. We were greeted by South Africans who belong to the District 9400. I am thankful for this wonderful experience. We participated at a Braii (barbecue) and made new friends. The second day, I woke up early to have breakfast, go to a Game Drive and then go to the Sun City. I know not to descriptive... it is all because more is to come. Thank you all.
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