Growth and Reflection Stories

Upon My Return

December 11, 2018 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection

I returned from my annual visit to the States. It was a great time visiting family and friends. Everyone back home is doing well. It is great to see how grown-up my grandchildren are getting. My daughter’s oldest is now 16. Time really does fly by. It is a reminder…...

10 Milestones We’ve Achieved Thanks to You

August 24, 2018 Growth and Reflection

In 2017, Maasai Girls Rescue Center began with a simple but powerful mission: to rescue and empower vulnerable Maasai girls. Today, we’re celebrating 10 milestones that wouldn’t have been possible without your unwavering support. Here are the major accomplishments that showcase the real impact of your generosity. 1. Grew from…...

It is Good

July 30, 2018 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, The beginning of MGRC, Volunteering

It is good yet challenging at times My friend’s deaf son was a passenger on a motorcycle when it was run off the road into a deep ditch. There were three people on the motorcycle. The driver lost a foot, my friend’s son has a broken leg and the third…...

The New Beginning

July 2, 2018 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, Maasai Culture, Sustainability, The beginning of MGRC

The girls have just finished with a month-long school break. Each girl got a chance to visit with their families during the break. There was a few tears when some of the younger ones returned after being with their families. The girls all have adjusted to being back at MGRC…...

It is all in how it is said

June 4, 2018 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, Sustainability, The beginning of MGRC

It is all in how it is said Communication is critical when trying to work with people. A team member must be able to communicate effectively if the work or project is to be completed successfully. I am a problem in this area. I have been in Tanzania living in…...

It Takes Time To Understand

May 25, 2018 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, The beginning of MGRC

It Takes Time to Understand Well things are moving ever so slowly but they are moving. I am constantly learning how much I do not know about the Tanzanian, African, and Maasai cultures. I am trying but some days are easier than others. The biggest problem I have is language,…...

It is Just a Little Different

May 4, 2018 The beginning of MGRC, Growth and Reflection, Journal Entries, Maasai Culture

It it just a little different Well, it is just a little different. I have been here for over two years and I sometimes think I understand the differences in mine and the Tanzanian culture. If I learned anything, it is that I really don’t appreciate the real differences. I…...

One Day at a Time

May 1, 2018 The beginning of MGRC, Growth and Reflection, Journal Entries

I have been back in Tanzania for over four weeks now. It is a bit stunning that in some ways it seems I never left and in another way, as if I just got here. I really enjoyed my visit with family and friends. This was my second trip back…...

Returned from Much Needed Vacation

April 5, 2018 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, Maasai Culture, The beginning of MGRC

Returned from much needed vacation I returned from a much needed vacation on the 3rd of April, a 30 day vacation in the States. It was great seeing family and friends. I was getting burned out with the constant grind of trying to help a people who have been conditioned…...

Visiting Family and Friends back in the States

March 16, 2018 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection

I am back in the States visiting family and friends. It is great to see my children and grandchildren. A hot shower has been the other highlight of this trip. My daughter is feeding me too much but says I can diet when I return to Tanzania. I will need…...

Growth and Reflection

Upon My Return

10 Milestones We’ve Achieved Thanks to You

It is Good

The New Beginning

It is all in how it is said

It Takes Time To Understand

It is Just a Little Different

One Day at a Time

Returned from Much Needed Vacation

Visiting Family and Friends back in the States

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Visiting Family and Friends back in the States