After a wonderful time with family and friends and enjoying the simple comforts of home, I am back on my volunteer journey.
I departed Milwaukee for East London, South Africa by way of Atlanta, Georgia, and Dakar, South Africa; arriving in Gomga on Saturday the 11th due to a missed connection. I had the good fortune of meeting two Baird associates, Russ and Tom, on my flight to Atlanta and received big hugs for my travels - thank you, guys!
I will be serving at The Open Arms Home, which is a christian home for children. When you have an opportunity, please check their website at www.openarmshome.com . I was truly welcomed with many open arms!! There are 21 children with the majority under 7 years of age. 13 of the children are siblings, with one set of triplets, as they work very hard to keep families together. The children are amazing and yes, I have already fallen madly in love!!
I will be at the Open Arms Home until early September, at which time I will travel to Cape Town to spend some time with the Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity. I will continue on to a village outside of Johannesburg where I will be serving with Sparrow Ministries until early October. At that home I will be working with 225 children.
Thank you again for your prayers and support, I will need them.
"On the road again, she couldn't wait to get on the road again..." Sounds like a wonderful place! Remember to use the lion net at night. The mosquitos are pesky and big, but the lions are even bigger.
Posted by: John Vitek | August 15, 2007 at 07:20 AM
She's Back!!!! I am so happy and thrilled you are where you want to be and doing what you have always dreamed of!!!!! Love yah.
Posted by: Susan Monteen | August 19, 2007 at 08:58 PM
Rita, I have been sharing your journey with my fifth grade class, they find it as interesting and passionate as I do. Hope all is well. Peace and love . jay
Posted by: jay utley | January 09, 2008 at 06:50 AM
I will not like performance ---no man does --but i love what exactly is from the performance -----the chance to uncover your self. (Conrad Joseph, British novelist)
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