Category Archives: Caring
Should I or Shouldn’t I???
Okay, I wrote a poem and it’s not my first. I have written many poems and so have you, I am sure. But the question is, since I have a blog, should I post this poem? The reason I consider … Continue reading
Literacy on my Mind
I arrived in Atlanta yesterday to attend the IRA (International Reading Association) convention. From the first leg of my journey, good omens flew with me. Although initially ticketed to fly from my home town to Chicago and there catch a connecting flight … Continue reading
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The Personal Commitment of Technology
Technology and personal commitment–sounds like an oxymoron! But, I had a pretty cool experience this last week that evoked all three of those terms or responses. I was doing a workshop at Rock Island High School a week ago, showing … Continue reading
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So much left unsaid: Reflections
We are back in the USA, but my mind is on rewind. The songs taught to us by Emanuel sing through thoughts and though my voice is not one that cries to be heard, the tune emerges in joy from … Continue reading
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Selfless Service
Coming near the end of our time here, I find our work is only now becoming the most productive. As a team, we saw more than 300 patients today…some stations saw as many as 75! My partner, Paula and I, … Continue reading
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Connecting with the World
Internet access here is not easy. I was able to get online last night and then again today, but who knows when the next time will be. My post yesterday was a bit dated, as you could tell, but … Continue reading
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This is Africa: Post #1
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Africa! We are not wearing green today—rather, we are in our Aid Africa’s Children t-shirts ready to start our first day of service to the hundreds we anticipate awaiting our arrival at Ojhahi clinic. We … Continue reading
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Starting on Our Journey
We’re at the Atlanta airport waiting our flight to Lagos, Nigeria. I met the full Aid Africa’s Children spring mission group for the first time today and I am sure we are going to have a fun and life-changing experience. … Continue reading
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Preparing to Learn
I leave on Friday, March 13th for Nigeria. Along with nine others, I will board a plane with only the personal possessions I can fit in my carry-on. My checked luggage will be filled with medicines and supplies for the people we … Continue reading
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Synergy: life and learning
Friday I was in Joliet with an enthusiastic group of teachers. Our workshop was entitled, “Boys and Books.” Much of the workshop features data comparing boys’ and girls’ success rates as measured by high school achievement and post high school … Continue reading
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