A few weeks ago Bryan and Jon took public to Manzini on a Tuesday. While they were there, they ran into the leaders of the other AIM team that is in Swaziland, Liz and Neil. We met them about a…

The fan spins back toward Jess’ bed. I lay awake on mine, sitting in the blissful silence. In a few hours kids will flood the center, coming to the care point to get some soy enriched rice before they go…

One of my friends, Ian, got back from the World Race (a different AIM trip) a few months before I left for Mexico. I saw him at the wedding in October and he remarked to me that if I hadn’t…

A fun comparison of the difference in words used in Texas (and most of the US) compared to the ones used here in Swaziland. I’ve found that many of these come from the British or South African influence but some…

Life is the same. It’s something we keep saying here and it’s true to some extent. No matter where you are, you adapt to the surroundings and you live on. You realize you miss things from your old life, like…

No I’m not referring to the movie but to how long I will have had summer by the time next fall (specifically October) rolls around. Summers (especially summers in Texas) aren’t my favorite season, but having this extended summer makes…

 One of my leaders from Mexico posted this to her blog not too long ago. We had this video shared with us a training camp. Its a message we all need to hear, just about every day and one I…

  Clouds outside of the center; lightning storms are beautiful Driving home from the grocery store (Spar) – this is our view    Sibebe Rocks, the largest exposed granite dome in the world; more beautiful lightning    Monkey at St.…

    Bryan looking out a window at sunset; me at Mlilwane Game Park in Swaziland    The entire team at Mlilwane Game Park; listening to an HIV/AIDS presentation    Walking to the Mbutfu care point; Playing with the kids at…