Monthly Archives: March 2009

Respect the elders   In contrast to Joseph (mentioned in the previous blog), Vianney had a different answer to my question.  Vianney is a Rwandan-American.  He is working on building a non-profit, private medical school in Rwanda.  He has been … Continue reading →

Everyone loves their own culture   Goodness, it has been nearly a week since we left Spokane.  I have had very little opportunity to write or blog, we have been so incredibly busy.   We had an overnight layover in … Continue reading →

We arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, late Sunday evening.  I really did not know what time it was or what day it was.  It was all running together.    Just like last June, I was impressed with everything they do … Continue reading →

Saturday, February 28 Things are looking up We flew into Washington, DC during the late night.  I couldn’t sleep on the plane.  I really admire Pam Silverstein – she was able to sleep under the worst conditions.  We were cramped … Continue reading →

I prayed “Thank you” to the toilet Friday, February 28, 2009 My normally cheery and sweet wife is sick.  Ugh.  She is fighting the “crud” jus t as we are about to travel 64 hours to get to our new … Continue reading →