I had my coffee and dessert evening last night and I have to say I am totally overwhelmed and humbled by the support and encouragement that was shown to me.
I raised far more than I ever expected and I just want to say a huge thank you to the person who anonymously donated to me over and above anything I could have ever asked for. WOW. You made me cry. I am in awe of your servants heart. What more can I say than thank you? I pray that God blesses you just as abundantly as you have blessed me.
I feel so priviledged to be able to use my nursing skills in such a unique way and to be a part of an organisation that enables me to do that.
4 sleeps left in my own bed.... The coutdown is certainly on.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Quick facts about Togo
Togo is ranked as one of the poorest nations in the world, its ranked by the human development index at 159 out of 182. Access to health care is inadequate, the under five mortality rate is 140 out of 1000 babies born. Life expectancy is only 58.
Capital
Lome
Area
56,785km2
Population
5,285,501
Language
French, Ewe, Mina, Kabye, Dagomba (plus many more)
Currency
CFA
Government
Currently in the election process
Religion
Indigenous beliefs 51%, Christian 29%, Muslim 20%.
If you read my last post you'll know I cant wait to get there. I leave home in a week today!
Capital
Lome
Area
56,785km2
Population
5,285,501
Language
French, Ewe, Mina, Kabye, Dagomba (plus many more)
Currency
CFA
Government
Currently in the election process
Religion
Indigenous beliefs 51%, Christian 29%, Muslim 20%.
If you read my last post you'll know I cant wait to get there. I leave home in a week today!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
I cant wait
I leave in two weeks today. With much less apprehension in my heart and far more peace than the last time I was heading off to Africa and off to the unknown. Because this time I know this is where I am meant to be, not that I didnt know that last time but there was all the 'unknown' that went along with leaving.
You wouldnt believe how excited I am to be going back. I just cant wait. I cant wait to feel the heat of the african sun beating down on my face, to get some of that african dirt on my feet and breathe in that not so fresh african air, to feel the sweat dripping down my back, (well maybe I can wait for that). I cant wait to see those african Mama's walking along the street with their babes strapped tightly to their backs with brightly coloured strips of fabric carrying all sorts of wares for sale upon their heads, to feel the weight of one of those babes in my arms, to step out into the chaos of an african city and soak up all the sights, sounds and smells that my poor senses can take in and that I know I will be assulted with once I step off that plane and back onto african soil.
Oh I cant wait.
I cant wait to see what is in store for this new outreach, the new patients that are going to step onto that big white ship and walk back out with not only physical healing but also emotional and spirtual healing. The ship is docked in Lome Togo this year and Im sure the need there is just as great as it was last year in Benin.
I fly out on the 4th of March and head to London where I get to meet up with my awesome friend Maggie who I met on the ship last year and who is also returning to the ship. We have a night in London and then we fly on down to Togo together.
Oh I just cant wait.
On a sidenote I am having another coffee and dessert fundraising evening on the 27th of February at my church 51 Lane Street Upper Hutt 7pm onwards, $15 for singles $25 for couples, I would love it for you to come and hear all about what I have been up to over the last 7 months and see more of what I will be up to once I get back.
You wouldnt believe how excited I am to be going back. I just cant wait. I cant wait to feel the heat of the african sun beating down on my face, to get some of that african dirt on my feet and breathe in that not so fresh african air, to feel the sweat dripping down my back, (well maybe I can wait for that). I cant wait to see those african Mama's walking along the street with their babes strapped tightly to their backs with brightly coloured strips of fabric carrying all sorts of wares for sale upon their heads, to feel the weight of one of those babes in my arms, to step out into the chaos of an african city and soak up all the sights, sounds and smells that my poor senses can take in and that I know I will be assulted with once I step off that plane and back onto african soil.
Oh I cant wait.
I cant wait to see what is in store for this new outreach, the new patients that are going to step onto that big white ship and walk back out with not only physical healing but also emotional and spirtual healing. The ship is docked in Lome Togo this year and Im sure the need there is just as great as it was last year in Benin.
I fly out on the 4th of March and head to London where I get to meet up with my awesome friend Maggie who I met on the ship last year and who is also returning to the ship. We have a night in London and then we fly on down to Togo together.
Oh I just cant wait.
On a sidenote I am having another coffee and dessert fundraising evening on the 27th of February at my church 51 Lane Street Upper Hutt 7pm onwards, $15 for singles $25 for couples, I would love it for you to come and hear all about what I have been up to over the last 7 months and see more of what I will be up to once I get back.
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