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The last time I blogged about our current construction project, shower/toilet facility, the walls were still being built. When I got back a few weeks later the roof was complete. After some minor improvements to the initial construction of the roof, the … Continue reading →

Ever wonder what 22.5 metric tons of cement looks like? Last week I negotiated the purchase and delivery of 450 bags of cement. At 50kg a bag it comes out to 22500 kilograms (22.5 metric tons), or 49,604 pounds. While … Continue reading →

Last month I spent the weekend camping down on the Zambezi River at Gwabi Lodge with my teammates and their pastor. We had a great time cruising the river on boat looking at the wildlife. It was very nice to … Continue reading →

I was thinking the other day about what I can show for 6 months I’ve been here. Not just in terms of projects I’ve completed or goal achieved but in personal terms. How have I grown, how have I progressed spiritually, … Continue reading →

Ever since I moved here I feel like Mondays have gotten even stranger. Before I fall asleep Sunday night I wonder/worry about what the next day will bring. And yesterday was no exception. This past Saturday night a large cobra was … Continue reading →

Moved in, check. Unpacking, check. Getting settled, check. Then it must be time for a household disaster… Yesterday I had a plumber out to do some stuff around the house, including setting up a washing machine. I was overseeing 3 projects simultaneously and … Continue reading →

Last week the mission community in Zambia suffered the tragic loss of two missionaries in a plane crash on the Zambezi River. Jay and Katrina have been in Zambia for a few months and left behind two daughters, 2 and … Continue reading →

During my conversations throughout my fundraising period I noticed that the men usually got down to business asking about my budget and how donated money were tax receipted while the women wanted to know where would I live and what … Continue reading →

The one question I’ve been consistently getting is, what did you eat during your homestay? Well the answer is simple: nshima. Nshima for breakfast, nshima for lunch, nshima for dinner. It is the staple of Zambia due to its ability to … Continue reading →

Since I got back from my homestay I’ve been thoroughly enjoying warm showers, a bed to myself, and a self-determined schedule. But mostly I’ve been just thinking “did I just do that?” I’m still processing everything I felt and experienced during my three week … Continue reading →