Only in Africa (Africa Part 3)

Only in Africa would you have to plug your mixer up to a transformer to keep it from shooting sparks!Since returning home from Africa I have replayed in my mind 100’s of moments and priceless memories that were made while we were in Africa.  This was my third trip to Mwanza, but yet it was way different than any other.  Since that’s where Liv and Brian live now, we were able “live” like “African’s.”  We did not stay in hotel or eat all of our meals at restaurants or do all the “touristy” things that first timers and teams do.  We got down in the dirt.  We stayed in the guesthouse and I got to experience what cooking in Africa is like.  We were able to experience what it’s like living there and being apart of the culture.  It, to say the least, was eye opening for me.  Not only did God open my eyes to new and incredible things about Himself and His character, He opened my eyes to His work and His children.

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"A Week That Changed Many Lives"

Every summer the church I go to attends a camp called Beach Week at a Christian retreat in Panama City Beach, Florida. This camp is for freshmen through seniors in high school and is led by college students and adults. I have been attending this camp as a student since I was a freshman, but this year was my first year to attend as a counselor. At first I was a little hesitant because change can be awkward for me sometimes.

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Serengeti...Sweet Fellowship...Shopping. Oh yeah, and rain. (Africa Part 2)

For the love, the rain would not stop!  Just when we think we are going to have an absolutely gorgeous day, the clouds roll in and BAM…there’s rain falling.  Seriously, I should have packed some rain boots!  Oh well, at least the crops are getting watered so they can grow.  Which means there will be ample amounts of rice and beans for me to consume.  Yummy!  My favorite African meal! :)

Our safari car!Anyway…  Wednesday morning we got up extra early and piled into our “safari car” with Vincent (an excellent driver who has taken me on all three of my safaris) and headed towards the Serengeti. 

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