meghanw

Let's just say that paradise exists in both places. Here are some pics for your enjoyment!... read more

Just have about a minute to update. Things have been going really well with the group. We are now stationed in the Copperbelt for the next few days with plenty of work ahead. I'll try and update when I can. Love and miss you all!!... read more

Look at this, another entry. I think I might have matched already what I wrote last year. Maybe not, but it feels close. Again, no pictures, but there will be some soon. The past day or so Sandy and I went to Garneton to visit with Br. Tony and company. It's changed a little since last year, including the people. There are also to harvestable banana plants anymore. Last year, I think I discussed how many had died off from a disease of some kind. Well, this year, there is no more. The plants are still around here and there, but not much and I don't think any are used. So yesterday I was able to talk with Remie, the head teacher at St. Francis school that is almost literally right behind St. Francis Friary. He ... read more

Since yesterday, I have gone with Sandy to meet up with some people that may be helping us out over the next few weeks with the group I'm helping facilitate. It was nice to finally meet the legendary Sr. Josephine, who I have heard about since I was there last year. I have to say, I now know why she is so loved. She's a great woman who has done many wonderful things to help out the people of Zambia as well as her fellow sisters. I hope to see her again while I'm here. After dinner Sandy and I had a meeting with Fr. Bonaventure to get some loose ends tied. You definitely know you're not in Kansas anymore when you have to worry about so many details that you would take advantage of at ... read more

I wanted to go ahead and put a blog in about me going back to Zambia. I will be leaving June 5 and should be returning July 8. Here's the letter I've been sending for donations, which has a little more info. Let me start off by introducing myself. My name is Meghan Weidner and I am a graduate of Bellarmine University. . I have been actively involved in service activities that have allowed me to travel to places such as Zambia, Africa; Denver, Colorado and the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to do such work as help rebuild homes and care for children. I also have been involved here in our local community working with youth and service groups doing the same things in both worker and leadership roles. Just recently I was given ... read more