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Africa » Zambia » Copperbelt June 14th 2009

Blessing for the Journey Today the community blessed the young people and adults who are leaving from OLP to journey to Zambia. All the preparations are done (and if they are not - OH WELL!), Sandy and Meghan are preparing the way in Zambia and tomorrow morning the group will board the plane and start their trip. Look out Zambia, here they come (and remember, they come with our blessing)!... read more
Matt, Andy, Mary Ellen, Artie, Mike
Evan, Sean, Stephen, Katie Joe
Dave, Anna, Mo, Sarah

Africa » Zambia » Lusaka June 13th 2009

Great job with the assignment!! Fr Patrick will be printing them out and handing them to your hosts/hostesses in Zambia so they all know a bit about you. I've been to the airport and made initial contact about clearing the medical supplies and will spend Monday pre-clearance...so bring the medical supplies on! They are so needed. Any more packing slips need to be to me by Sunday night your time. We are waiting for you and I have even managed to get some recreation time for you despite Sandy's protest! How does a crocodile farm sound to you after a few days of blood, sweat and tears??? -Meghan... read more

Africa » Zambia » Lusaka June 7th 2009

Hello Readers, Preparations for the trip to Zambia are winding down and the excitment is building. Here are a few pictures from the garage sale last weekend. It was a lot of work and a huge success. As you can see, everyone did their part and the garage sale was larger than expected. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Don't forget to look at the last one - it is Sandy doing what she does best. ... read more
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North America » United States » Colorado » Conifer June 7th 2009

Before you all head over, I would like you all to answer a few questions for me as well as your reading audience, I'm sure they're just as curious. What are you goals for your time over there? What expectations do you all have? What, if any, are your anxieties about this trip? What do you think you are looking forward to most? - Meghan Monica: Hello everyone! My goals for my time over there is to have a life changing experience and have a cultural exchange while having fun and learning all that I can. The only expectation I have is... actually I don't have any. I am planning on going on this trip with an open mind and heart, going with the flow, and soaking as much up as I can. My only anxiety ... read more

North America » United States » Colorado » Denver May 16th 2009

We are gathering book/medical/recreational supplies to carry over, warming up our vocal chords, and collecting photos.... read more




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