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<title>Tanzania 2008</title><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/index.html</link><description>Saint Paul Lutheran Mission Trip to Tanzania</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 Saint Paul Lutheran Church</dc:rights><dc:date>2008-03-16T08:27:09-05:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:28:01 -0500</lastBuildDate><item><title>I have 3 days left in Iringa&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-03-16T08:27:09-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/9c07dd8ab82ec7df0c77bae0855d31af-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/9c07dd8ab82ec7df0c77bae0855d31af-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&nbsp; I have been busy lately doing everything that I thought I had plenty of time to do and now I am squeezing it in!...  &nbsp; Now that my time is running down, I am realizing more and more, probably things that a newcomer would pay attention to but now I am more in awe than ever!


...I worked on the mosaic Tuesday and part of Wednesday and Thursday, I worked in the workshop at Neemah for the first time so that was a lot of fun.

...so it was bonding time for us because she helped me pernounce words and laughed at me a little but it was a lot of fun!  &nbsp; I'm sad to leave there because I feel like I was finally developing a few small relationships but I am very excited for two girls who are coming next week to share the same opportunity I have had.

...&nbsp; I will return from there on Monday and Tuesday I will be on a bus to Dar&nbsp;with Agneth's (Chavala) sister to go to Zanzibar and&nbsp;next&nbsp;Friday I fly home!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>All I can say is time is flying by over here.</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-03-08T08:41:07-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/a651a0678406c241a6169ccb2135cd7f-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/a651a0678406c241a6169ccb2135cd7f-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I feel like they might be forgetting the real reason for Easter but I think that as it gets closer, they will be reminded and understand the true meaning.  


...Tuesday was a day of trying to figure out how to move the mosaic without ruining it and going around town to buy hardwood which we found out does not exist!    Wednesday I traveled out to a village with the physio to watch her perform therapy on a few children but she didn't work on anybody.    We visited one child and drove another back into town for surgery and that was all so I am hoping I can go again this week and see therapy.  

...Although my time here in the beginning was quite a challenge, I feel like God is stealing my time away from me now.  ...  A few things are still falling into place like my time at Huruma but even that is so much better!  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Things in Iringa are starting to fall into a pattern</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-03-02T14:20:54-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/b12cf3304055c1c015d02dc8f4532772-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/b12cf3304055c1c015d02dc8f4532772-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&nbsp; The other people I was working on it with were gone all week so it got kind of lonely working on it alone but it went well and I was very glad to finish it!  &nbsp; There is another one to do and I do not know if my time at Neemah will be spent working on it or if I will work in the workshop.

...Huruma center is getting more hectic and the schedule is changing so things are more difficult but the kids are realizing how to communicate with me and I am recognizing a few words (very very few!).  &nbsp; Sophia and I have been planning activities based around Easter and trying to organize a few bigger things like a small bike trip or a "fun day" for them.

...I saw Pastor Lufeugela the other day so that was a nice suprise as I was walking to Neemah!

...That is the lastest update of what is going on over here in Tanzania, I hope everything is going well back in MN!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Greetings from Iringa&#x21;&#xa0; </title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-02-23T06:38:31-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/55235a4f5ab317dcec7551dc6a63a1b4-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/55235a4f5ab317dcec7551dc6a63a1b4-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&nbsp; I enjoy spending time at Neemah and working on the mosaic so any spare time I have, I've been going there.

...&nbsp; If it isn't computer time, I do my best to play with the children or do math or english since those are the only 2 things I can understand!

...I haven't been feeling very well the last week so that slowed me down a lot.  &nbsp; I didn't make it to Huruma one day and I've been sleeping a lot but I think I'm almost done with it so this week should be good again!

...&nbsp; I'm trying to find and take any opportunity I can to spice up my time here and make it the best I can!

...&nbsp; I thank you so much for all of your prayers and support, I know they are helping me get through this amazing experience!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Neemah and the Huruma Center</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-02-16T14:23:54-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/51e9f4dcaca3d201b7f1334ac911ce35-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/51e9f4dcaca3d201b7f1334ac911ce35-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&nbsp; The plan was for me to teach the computer to the older children but they weren't available for a while so I was stuck with the little kids.  ...  &nbsp; I did that Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and although some of them didn't always show interest or care that I was talking, it went well for the most part.  &nbsp; I figured out ways to talk to the kids or things to do before computer time so I don't think they thought I was too lame! ...  &nbsp; Eric and I, plus Jennie in the afternoons, get along really well and have fun to make the best of it so they are definately helping me out!  &nbsp; I didn't go out to the village this week for PT but I observed on Thursday just here in Iringa, the place is right next door.  &nbsp; I'm pretty sure they thought I had some sort of a degree already so I had to clarify that I couldn't actually do anything or practice on anybody!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title></title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-25T07:03:03-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/7e7617fdf7ffca8eb97aab81424072d2-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/7e7617fdf7ffca8eb97aab81424072d2-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I have finished my first week here after the group&nbsp;has left&nbsp;and I am still adjusting to everything!  &nbsp; I don't quite have a routine yet so I am flying by the seat of my pants but soon things will fall into place more....  &nbsp; The language barrier is a challenge, but once again, with time, it will come.  &nbsp; On Wednesday, I began going to the Hruma Center, the orphanage, with another young girl from Germany....  &nbsp; Although&nbsp;times can be tough, I'm enjoying my time over here and am looking forward to the next two months.  &nbsp; I will try to keep you updated on my journey over here in Tanzania!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hi St Paul Lutheran Church</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-16T07:46:18-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/29452c757c3a4cafe0b924d194b1d06c-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/29452c757c3a4cafe0b924d194b1d06c-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We just returned from Ruaha National park - the tenting experience was wonderful - if camping could be that nice at home i would become a camper - many animals.   We just got caught in a rain storm- they come and go - nice to cool off.   We are going to have a final group meal at the Lutheran center tonight.   The chef is wonderful - the center is just being finished and they are working our many problems.   It is a nice clean safe place to stay - right across&nbsp; the street from the Fultz's - they are amazing the work they do.   Some us will be coming home in a few days but Bill E, John and Stephanie Kennedy&nbsp; will be flying to the Serengeti tomorrow to finish off the trip! ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our time with the people of Mtera</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-14T07:43:20-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/7fd18f98139fb1ff3e2e468f2414b674-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/7fd18f98139fb1ff3e2e468f2414b674-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi Everyone we have arrived in Iringa after a wonderful time with Mtera Parish.   Wednesday we traveled in two vehicles from Iringa to Mtera school where we spent two nights.   While there we had the opportunity to meet many friendly people and were able to work bega kwa bega with them on renovations. ...  It was hard work but very rewarding to be able to work side by side with our Tanzanian friends.   Following our work at Mtera school we traveled to 4 preaching points of our partner parish and were graced with very warm welcomes everywhere.   Our time with the people of Mtera was great, I'd like to keep writing but our internet is limited and we are about to go to Ruaha National Park for the next 3 days.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Illula Medical Center</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-08T07:43:15-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/5348350102ed2bacfd017132b588d2c1-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/5348350102ed2bacfd017132b588d2c1-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Saga, who has been a physician at Illula for 40 years. ...  Saga also met my uncle when he was in America in 1990 and connected with my dad last year.   He greeted Michael and I with hugs once we had established our connections and made sure to introduce us to his wife.   A baby was born while we were there so we got to see the new mtoto (child).   I am speaking much Swahili here and am very grateful I learned some of the language before coming here. ...  Internet time is limited so this is all I can write. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We are all safe and sound in Iriniga.</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-06T07:54:20-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/a1066b2df59d92a3e1cabcd561960242-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/a1066b2df59d92a3e1cabcd561960242-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&nbsp; We worshiped at the cathedrel Lutheran church in Iringa with Don and Eunice today....  &nbsp; I was happy to run into Gary Langness as he had traveled here with the Fultz's.  &nbsp; We are going to eat lunch here shortly with some pre-med students from Colorado College. the weather here is very nice compared to the heat we experienced in Dar.   The place that we are staying at here in Iringa is the newly renovated lutheran center which is very nice!   We are the first group to have stayed in it, actually when we arrived we had to wait a few hours to move in because they we still finishing it so we were very gracious to be able to stay there.   Tomorrow we will be traveling to Illula Hospital as well as Image secondary school
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We made it&#x21;</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-04T15:23:51-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/67ea8b864f050068e6c3a064485af692-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/67ea8b864f050068e6c3a064485af692-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are glad to be able to post that we have successfully made it Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.   We are staying in a Catholic Hostel and by surprise we have internet access right away!   Its been a long day of travels but we are grateful to be here safely.   In the morning we will be leaving at 830am&nbsp;for our&nbsp;drive to Iringa&nbsp;where we will be staying for a few days before going to&nbsp;Mtera.  Once in Iringa we'll hopefully get some pictures on here.   Thank you for all of your support in helping us get to&nbsp;Tanzania!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Packing for Tanzania</title><dc:creator>webmaster@sharingchristslove.org</dc:creator><dc:subject>Welcome</dc:subject><dc:date>2008-01-02T18:03:23-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/422cf4568228ea0a44e28e621016f8ac-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.sharingchristslove.org/mission/tanzania2008/files/422cf4568228ea0a44e28e621016f8ac-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There are 8 of us going this year to visit our companion church and Mtera School....  &nbsp; Our trip begins on Thursday Jan. 3 when we leave in the afternoon for a 9 hour flight to Amsterdam.  &nbsp;We have about 4 hours in Amsterdam and then we board another 9 hour&nbsp;KLM fight to Dar Es Salem, Tanzania....  &nbsp; Our first night will be in the Pentecostal Guest House, which by the way has air conditioning and is very appreciated with the hot (90&rsquo;s) and humid (75 dewpoint) weather.  &nbsp; On Saturday we will have an 8 hour drive to Iringa, stopping in a game park for lunch....  &nbsp; By Sunday we hope to be able to use a computer and add some pictures to this website. ]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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