Hello Everyone!!
I know it has been a while since I have updated, but we have been very busy lately and with only two weeks left we have a lot to get done in order to leave our village in a sustainable position.
So here is what we've been doing:
We had one more adventure the weekend of the 4th at Sipi Falls. It is a tourist destination that consists of three absolutely beautiful waterfalls set inside a deep valley. It was gorgeous and a lot of fun. We went hiking and ab sailing. Ab sailing is basically repeling down the side of a water fall. It was about 100 meter drop and amazing, I have a ton of pictures.
After that weekend it was back to work, we had a busy week of moblizing for our first HIV testing day which occured last Friday. We had an amazing turnout. We got over 100 people tested and are having another testing day this Friday so we can test people who were unable to attend the first one. We are all very excited that people have gotten the message of how important it is to know your status so you can protect yourself and your family.
Since we only have about two weeks left in the village we are working very hard with the district to train a Village Health team: a group of people we can leave behind to continue to teach about preventative health. We are drafting letters and holding a lot of meetings. We already have a few very willing volunteers in our village which gives us great hope that our message will continue to be taught to the future generations.
Thank you again to everyone who has kept my group in your prayers, we really appreciate it and are working hard to make you all proud.
I can't believe that the time is almost up, I feel like I've been here forever but at the same time like it has been too short. It will be very hard to leave but I am excited to see you all and show you all my pictures.
Love you all
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Wow, going down a waterfall that is amazing! It is wonderful that you have been able to see some of the sites and do some once in a life time things while you are there. That particular village is extremely lucky to have all of you there helping and teaching them. Keep up the good work!! xxoo Aunt Sherry
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you honey, I was getting a little worried (just a little). It is hard to believe you time there is almost over, it doesn't seem like you've been there that long. We are all looking forward to seeing you and seeing all the wonderful pictures you have taken and to share your experience with us. We're keeping you and you group in our prayers. Everyone here is doing okay. See you soon.
ReplyDeleteUrga hugs and kisses.
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amanda! I am so proud of you, I can tell this is going to be a life changing experience for you. i miss you alot and love you!
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