Can you believe that I've been in Africa almost one month already!
It's been a whirlwind, learning the trick of the trade and just getting used to the heat, altitude and outdoor lifestyle. The family/directors have been away in the UK so it feels a little different from my previous visits. Jo, Tony, Derry & Mike will be returning next week, I look forward to seeing them and being back together again.
I'm outside 4 days a week working with the centres (3 w' Farm) and Saturdays at Isubilo. Today we worked with an HIV+ support group (approx. 25 clients) who meet every Monday and Wednesday afternoon. I look forward to encouraging them and educating on better nutrition, positive living, and mostly working together to help each other get through the stigma/prejudice that seems to follow this disease.
The days are just going to get hotter as October / November are the summer months here in Zambia. December -March is the rainy season with lots of spiders, mosquitoes, snakes and power outages...
Best thing is guava and mango will be in season soon! I'm trying to take in more nature - -helping Sue with gardening and learning more about the plants / birds (we have 2 eagles nesting down near the bananas). The jacarandas are almost in full bloom so I can't wait to take a photo to show you!
I haven't worked on the farm yet persay, but find that I'm slowly getting back into it. Hope to help make honey, mango chutney and maybe even get in the kitchen to bake a little (try not to burn the place down).
We saw a live Cobra today crossing the road on our way over to the new school site plus Prince caught a rat last night -- yes, I'm a true farm girl now!
I haven't had a chance to be homesick yet. I have pictures plastered all over my bedroom walls so I can see your pretty faces every day. I'm just realizing, now that school is back, the new TV series will be starting up soon. I believe they are shown here starting in February - well there's always lots to be done on the farm in the meantime and I guess I'll be outside in the heat while you're indoors staying out of the cold. Please send fall photos if you can, I miss the smell of the Canadian leaves!
Miss you all, wish you were here!
Love, Tracey xox
7 comments:
Hey you, sorry it's taken me so long to write Trac but I do look at your Blog weekly just so you know.
I am so proud of you and all you are doing ..... and I was so so excited to see your pic of you and David. I so remember you talking about him from you last trips there. :)
Nothing really new to report around here just been busy with back to school, back to hockey and now Jazz !!! YEAH !! :)
Stay safe my friend. You are always in my thoughts !!
Take Care
Lori
Tracey,
I can't believe how much David has grown since January!! It is so great to see pictures of you with the kids - hoping to see more!
You look so happy.
Say hello to everyone!
Miss you LOADS!
Love Heather
Wow Tracey...amazing...I admire your work and erserverence!!.. baseball-slo-pitch..is minuit!!
We are all well.. and I am sending positive thoughts to you..
I can only remember good..only awesome memories.. please touch everyone with your brightness and positive attitude...and your zest for life...
Oh Tracey
I've just caught myself up on your blog and it made me cry...with longing to be there, and happiness that it is exactly where you are. David is huge and looks in great shape! You've got some amazing picures. I fly home tomorrow but would love to get skype this week and arrange a phone date. I love you lots and hope you're having a magical time at the Falls 'The Smoke the Thunders'...xxxx love you!
Hannah xx
Hi Trace:
I have been reading your Blog each week and love to see all the great pictures - sounds like you are a busy girl and I think of you often.
We are still having great warm weather here in Ontario and all the leaves are starting to change colour - so will try and send you some Fall pics so you won't get homesick.
We had a great lunch at the RCYC - missed you there.
It sounds like it is very hot there and will only get hotter - so try to stay cool girl.
So - you take care of yourself girl and give hugs and kisses to all those beautiful children - it was great to read that the latest shipment arrived from Canada - hope it makes lots of kids happy.
Lots of love Trace
Cath
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HI Tracey - how was the trip?? It sounds like you are very happy and enjoying everything!! You sound so happy and hope that you are enjoying each and every day. We miss you so much but are so proud of you and everything you are doing.
Chatted with your dad and Kent at the new and improved Subway the other day - your dad is gushing about how proud he is of you. We think of you everyday and please take care of yourself. Love, Kathleen, Brad and Liam
Hi Lady...
Thanks so much for the wee note. Love to hear from you and that you are OK. How are you enjoying it all? Sounds like you are having a good time from your blog. I am so glad you decided to follow your heart.
Life is short, we might as well spend out moments doing things that fill us up. And what you are doing definitely does that for you! Please be sure to take care of yourself. You are precious and we want you home safe and sound...eventually!
Take care of yourself, miss you tons!
Jen and Hanna
oxoxoxoxo
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