Jan.31,2010.
All my bags are packed and I'm ready to go... only 5 more days until take off. My suitcase for the children is overflowing with stickers, pencils , and all sorts of supplies desperately needed. I picture their faces upon arrival and my eyes well up. I am ready. It' a feeling akin to jumping off into a dark space of unknown. I am ready.
Doreen
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
12 Days
The duvet cover on the queen size bed in the guest room can no longer be seen. Strewn on the bed are my clothes, my toiletries, my sketching and watercolor supplies, too many pairs of shoes, a walking stick................
When I learned of the Namuwongo Literacy Project in August I knew it was for me. I had been searching for the right place to volunteer in Africa for a number of years and finally I had found a project where I felt I could fit in. A project where my skills would be helpful.
"Did you buy some of the supplies for the children I saw at Walmart and Dollerama?" asks my 96 and1/2yr old mother. Still driving herself, she has been scouting out materials for the project for months now.
"Uh huh" I mutter looking at the pile of children's supplies next to the bed. How will I pack all of this?
"Good " she asserts, "because you know there are only 12 days left until you go"
I can't breath-my emotions have moved into every available space in my body. I can't wait to meet the children!
ellen
When I learned of the Namuwongo Literacy Project in August I knew it was for me. I had been searching for the right place to volunteer in Africa for a number of years and finally I had found a project where I felt I could fit in. A project where my skills would be helpful.
"Did you buy some of the supplies for the children I saw at Walmart and Dollerama?" asks my 96 and1/2yr old mother. Still driving herself, she has been scouting out materials for the project for months now.
"Uh huh" I mutter looking at the pile of children's supplies next to the bed. How will I pack all of this?
"Good " she asserts, "because you know there are only 12 days left until you go"
I can't breath-my emotions have moved into every available space in my body. I can't wait to meet the children!
ellen
ANTICIPATION
I sit here making lists in preparation for a dream and each moment that I allow myself to experience the excitement, I feel so full, so complete.Nothing matters, except the surreal journey which will alter me forever. I look at the pictures of the children and feel my heart stolen away , even before we actually meet. They will call me "teacha" but I know that ultimately I will be be the student.
Jan.23, 2010
posted by Doreen
Jan.23, 2010
posted by Doreen
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