Jambo! Is it possible for time to fly by and stand still at the same time? Our days are hectic with visiting Rotary-funded projects, sight-seeing, meetings and fellowships. Each day passes like a flash in the night, yet we still have a couple of weeks to experience many new things. Currently, we are in Jinga, Uganda and I just wanted to highlight some of the events that have stood out in my mind thus far from our travels. Of course, the smiles on the children beats all that we’ve seen and experienced. My always-so-thoughtful daughter, Dakotah, made some bracelets for me to bring on my journey. She asked that I give them to other students her age while we traveled. The smiles of gratitude I get from giving a child one of these bracelets is heartwarming. The challenges these students face are many– hunger, shoeless and many times parentless, yet they find the motivation and strength to get to school. Aside from the fact that I have I lived in a home with no running water, functioning latrine or electricity for the past few days, I am humbled by the people who still find happiness through all their adversities. The people here are so welcoming and have made the trip here remarkable. We have made some friends, who were open with sharing their culture and community with us. Lastly, the scenery of each place we visited has been so diverse and beautiful– from the shorelines of Mombasa, the busy streets of Nairobi, the big game at the Masai Mara and the lush green hills of Jinja. Definitely, we’re making memories to last a lifetime. The details of our trip I’m sure is described on the others posts. I just wanted to get a word in to let all family and friends know that yes… I am alive and okay. Until next time, Cheers! -Liza Flowers
Liza,
It’s great to hear that you’re alive and okay. Take care.
Leonora
Hey Ms.Flowers (:
I’m happy you are having a good time in Uganda! ☺
This whole experience sounds super fun.
Us here are still in class, trying to work on our Kenya/Uganda projects
& i just thought i would leave you a comment & say hello and that we miss you
Well I need to get back to my project, i will see you in a couple weeks!
♥/ANdREA tORRES (:
(yearbook class)
HI MS. FLOWERS!!! HOPE YOU ARE DOING OKAY IN AFRICA!! EVERYONE’S OKAY AND WE ARE ALIVE TOO. THE CHINESE DELEGATION CAME TO HILLTOP. WE GOT TO GREET THEM. THEY STAYED IN THE LIBRARY DISCUSSING ” SECRET STUFF”
WHICH I DON’T KNOW WHAT……………………. I DID HEAR SOME STUFF BUT… ANYWAY HOPE YOUR HAVING A GOOD TIME IN AFRICA. SAY HELLO TO ALL THE HIPPOS TOO
GOD BLESS YOU:) :0
Hey Mrs. Flowers! We’re working hard…well at least i am. i just read april’s messeage and i have to dissagree. EVERYBODIE’S ok OTHER than april. she managed to hurt her foot and her arm within a week of you gone. i miss you so much and can’t wait till you get back! i thank EVERYBODY feels that way. i hope you get this before you leave. i just figured out how to leave a comment cause andrea showed me…anyway i hope you make the best of your last days. we’re counting down till the 9th!!!
Miranda
Hey Liza! hope ur having a good time. all of us cant wait 2 c u on the 9th! we all miss u so much!(and dakotahs doing fine 2.) talk 2 u later.
-Jackie (:
HI MS. FLOWERS! HOPE YOU ARE OKAY IN AFRICA. ASB IS DOING GREAT AND MS. AFUYOG IS EXCELLENT AS WELL. PLEASE SAY HELLO TO ALL THE ANIMALS THERE FOR ME! I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING FUN> BYE BYE!!!!!!