Journal Entries

And then there were 33

May 10, 2019 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, Sustainability

I am sitting here wanting to share many activities that have been going on in the life of MGRC. I always state that I am not the best writer in the world. I have been asked to do video messages as my gift for gab is better than my writing…...

Why I have to turn people away every week and how I plan to overcome it

April 19, 2019 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection, Maasai Culture, Sustainability

It has been a very busy and interesting couple of weeks. MGRC is currently at capacity renting the LOOCIP hostel and facilities. The government brought four girls last week to us who they are protecting from forced marriage. Even though we are full, Sayuni who just had thyroid surgery is…...

With your help, our journey continues

December 29, 2018 Journal Entries, Growth and Reflection

2018 has been a year of tremendous growth for MGRC, and a lot of great things are happening. My goal for this project is to offer Maasai girls and the Maasai village a path to break a debilitating cycle of child-mortality, extreme poverty, FGM, and abuses of child-marriage. Your support…...

Why I’m asking for goats for Christmas

December 21, 2018 Journal Entries, ecoFarm, Growth and Reflection, Sustainability

Raising goats at our center will provide sustainable food source for our girls. I believe in this sustainable project and as with everything I do I weigh the short and long term benefits – this project will make a lasting impact. Goats thrive very well in our climate and our…...

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…...

The luxury of storing food

November 13, 2018 Journal Entries, Education and Sustainability

The Luxury of Storing Food Whenever I visit the states it always reminds me of just how fortunate and blessed we are to have so many varieties of fresh meat and produce readily available to us. In the remote areas of Tanzania, meat especially is very hard to come by…...

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,…...

Journal Entries

And then there were 33

Why I have to turn people away every week and how I plan to overcome it

With your help, our journey continues

Why I’m asking for goats for Christmas

Upon My Return

The luxury of storing food

It is Good

The New Beginning

It is all in how it is said

It Takes Time To Understand

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