Diane Greenwood

A big day! December 21, 2009

So there are two reasons why this is a big day. I will start with Nikki and I. Today were rostered on to the kitchen duties. Well I had been in and

Sabbath, Biscquit Run + Nakuru Town December 20, 2009

So yesterday it was Sabbath. I started the day with a little bit of reading, then we went and helped the children get ready for Sabbath school.

Water Tanks + HIV Testing December 18, 2009

YESTERDAY I didn’t post yesterday as again I spent the day in bed feeling pretty unwell. We reflected on a few things over the day while in our

MIA School + Achoo's Birthday December 16, 2009

Yesterday Nikki and I felt heaps better and we were up and about in the morning.We went over to the school and started sorting out classroom 4.

Christmas Hampers December 16, 2009

So today we helped put together the Christmas Hampers that people all donated through Gifts in Action. Nikki and I got up early and met Lillian

Christmas at MIA December 15, 2009

So on Sunday (13th) MIA had their Christmas party. It was a combination of all the children, all the staff, their families, all the volunteers and

Shimba Hills - Mombasa December 12, 2009

While my grandparents were in Nairobi they stayed in this place called the Treetops. This place in Shimba Hills was the same company and has built a

Nakuru - Mission in Action - MIA December 12, 2009

Alright so it is the 12th and we have been here at MIA for 2 and a half days. Because we are here for 3 weeks I have not spent much time getting

MIA Sabbath Day December 12, 2009

All of us on the way to Sabbath School Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sabbath Day So today was Sabbath Day at MIA. No working, a

Mombasa - Bamburi - Restoration December 9, 2009

Firstly I should warn - this is a long entry. Now that I have finished I thought I should just put this to begin with :) So the last couple of

Mobasa + Bamburi December 6, 2009 Okay - no photos this time - but just to let you know that we are alright. I have met up with Nikki here in Mobasa - which is a happening little

Apartheid Museum + Gold Reef Mine December 3, 2009

Not much time to write, but I will let the photos tell the story again. Yesterday I managed to get to the Apartheid Museum and also down one of the

Johannesburg - Soweto December 1, 2009

Alright I am going to be quick cause there is so much to tell. On Monday I drove though downtown Johannesburg with Doug (family friend). Which was a

what to do in Sing for 10 hours? November 25, 2009

I am here in Singapore for 10 hours, and I have already been to the Butterfly Garden. What to do next? Tour - although they will not run while I am

cultures collide November 25, 2009 Here are some links I have been reading to get more of an idea of what to expect. One of the major things that keeps playing in my mind is a baby’s

New camera + new niece November 22, 2009 So in the last week there have been a few thins happening. Actually it has been a yoyo of a week. It started with one of my friends dad’s death

serving - learning - living November 15, 2009 come if you can!

Remembrance Day November 10, 2009 In Australia, at 11.00am today, it is customary to remember Australia’s dead and injured, and perhaps all, that have resulted

Epcot and coming home ... already! November 9, 2009

I was not able to post this before I left USA, so I am back in Australia, but thought I would post the last two days of writing off my computer.

Conference - Both Days November 5, 2009 Monday Today I spent most of the day the at the conference. There was not much time to do anything else. It started at 8am with an education