Hey everyone, I know it has been some time since I posted on here (almost 2 years, I know!) and I'm sorry I haven't been keeping some of you updated with my life, although most of you I've seen at … Read more about What’s happening in Swaziland right now?
Siyabonga kakhulu
Thank you so much for all of your wonderful support for the "Protect me from HIV, Ngilikusasa"! Thanks to all of you who donated, the event was a huge success. We were joined by a vision team that … Read more about Siyabonga kakhulu
Siyabonga kakhulu part 2
Siyabonga kakhulu means we thank you very much in siSwati! I am officially back in the US (that's why I was able to post the last blog with pictures). Thank you so much for all of your … Read more about Siyabonga kakhulu part 2
Mixed Emotions
As we near the end of our trip I keep having so many conflicting emotions. At our last debrief in South Africa I remember one of our leaders, Jimmy, saying that this would happen. This past week … Read more about Mixed Emotions
Grief
Even though this country is ravaged by HIV/AIDS and death is seen often, it doesn't stop the grief that comes with it or the shock of a violent death. I tried to keep this as least graphic … Read more about Grief
Being a tourist
I'm not really sure where to begin...in a good way. =) Sorry for the lack of communication this past week, read below and you'll find out what I've been up to. [It' Tuesday night] I find myself … Read more about Being a tourist
“Protect me from HIV, Ngilikusasa” (We need your help!)
To close out our time in here in Nsoko, we want to have a big event, an anti HIV/AIDS campaign tentatively on May 1st. The theme will be "Protect me from HIV, Ngilikusasa" (or I am the future). It … Read more about “Protect me from HIV, Ngilikusasa” (We need your help!)
Was it worth it?
"What was that?" Jess asked me, slight concern in her voice. "I'm pretty sure it was the tire" I replied as I pulled to the side of the two lane highway. Yep, we stepped out of the car to see that … Read more about Was it worth it?
How are you doing?
"How are you doing?" It's a question we often get from Jess, sometimes we want to open up and talk other times we don't, but we only get this question because she cares. The other day I was just … Read more about How are you doing?