I first want to say thank you for everyone who has been reading and responding to my posts I really appreciate it. It definitely helps keep me going knowing that I have all these wonderful people behind me.
So now for an update. This week has gone really well, we had a HIV/AIDS sensitization on Thursday and it went really well, people were very interested and wanted to learn how to protect themselves. We are currently working with a nearby secondary school to establish an Anti-AIDS club for students so that they can sensitize others. We have full schedules everyday but we still manage to have some down time to play with the children in our village. They are absolutely adorable (dont' worry mom I won't bring any home although I am tempted haha) We have a safe pregnancy workshop this upcoming week and then next friday we are having a HIV testing day in the village. This event is huge, we are trying to fight the stigma of HIV and get people to know their status so that they won't pass the disease on to others.
We are going to have an exciting weekend though. We are headed to Sipi Falls for a camping weekend and rock climbing. It will be good to get to relax and get to see a bit more of this beautiful country. I wish I could put into words what the landscape is like, so amazing, hopefully all my pictures will do it justice.
Anyway I got to go now but I love you all and see you soon.
p.s. dre and kriselle read your facebook messages
pps. mom read your email and i will try to call tomorrow around 12pm
Hi A!!
ReplyDeleteAs much as I know how much you like little kids, please don't bring any home with you,haha. Check your luggage carefully, they may stow away. It was nice to talk to you the other day, you sound fine and are enjoying yourself. Can't wait to see pictures when you get home. Stay safe, love ya lots.
Urga hugs and kisses,
Mom.
Sounds like you guys are going to have some fun and I'm sure that you need it!! Keep up the great work and keep us all posted on what you are doing, it is so amazing to hear you help these families!!
ReplyDeleteAunt Sherry
It sounds like you are having an experience of a life time! I miss you amanda and i want you to know that you are an inspiration, what you are doing for those kids is amazing and only hope that oneday i can do something exactly like you are doing now. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteWith love
Mikey
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI am not much of a blogger. I'm glad you are finding some time for fun between all the work you are doing. I always knew you would do great things to help others. I am very proud of you and very proud to be your dad. Keep up all the good work. I miss you alot and am looking forward to your return next month. Stay safe. You are in my prayers daily.
Love and God Bless,
Dad
Hi Amanda
ReplyDeletegreetings from Velvet & Danielle in the office. Just got done reading your blogs. Sounds like you are having a great adventure. We were looking for pictures from your journey. Can't seem to find any (hint, hint). Glad to hear you are doing well Thanks for letting us live vicariously through your words. BUNGEE JUMPING!!! What were you thinking? We're screaming here! Ha Ha. We are keeping you in our prayers and no more stubbing toes, young lady hmmm. Stay safe! We hope to see you before you go back to school. But if you can't make it into the office (I can't imagine why you couldn't) email us some pictures. We are dying to see what you see!
Love and laughter
Danielle & Velvet