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From: Simon Karwamba
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:00:57 -0800 (PST)
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Subject: MERRY CHRISTMAS

I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year 2009. My Christmas is the joy and gratitude to God for me and my family and family for just being alive and healthy in all aspects of life and to be able to intercede for those that are needy and forgotten by the rest of us. I used to lament that my children do not have a new set of cloths for Christmas, Until I met children with no cloths but in tatters on Christmas day, I used to lament that my children do not have expensive food to celebrate Christmas, Until I saw children eating from the trash bins on Christmas day. I used to lament that my children do not have presents for Christmas, Until I met children begging on the streets on Christmas day. I used to lament that my children do not have a big house to live in, Until I met children sleeping out in the bitter cold on Christmas Eve. I used to lament that God did not care for my children's health when they fell sick on Christmas Eve, Until I met sick children on the streets with no one to care for them. I used to lament that I would transfer my children to a better school come new year, Until I met children on the streets with no one to take them even to a public school. I used to lament that God does not heed or even answer my prayers, Until I met children on the streets, down on their knees praying on Christmas Eve. Oh God, how we lament everyday about this, about that, about when, about what, about why, yet we totally forget the little blessings that we have everyday. It's those little blessings that create our miracles and make us human and most important of all, Children of the Living God. Thank you God for all the little blessings that you bestow on us each and every day. Amen. May the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ to whom we celebrate Christmas, be with us all and more so with all those that are suffering and in need at all times. Amen. (http://nayufa2000.synthasite.com, http://nayufablog.synthasite.com) (Please share with all your friends)

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From: Vitalice
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:33:55 -0800 (PST)
To: <wrestlingtheworld@yahoo.com>; <phill.klamm@edgerton.k12.wi.su>
Subject: MERRY CHRISTMAS

Hello Phill

 

This is to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy and blessed New Year 2009.You have worked extremely hard and smart this ending and your brainchild...International Villages,was a stroke of a genius and we all have enjoyed working on this.By the time you land in Kenya in June,we can all celebrate the attainment ofthis big dream.

 

Regards to Jodie,Nat and your entire family.

 

Vitalice

 

 

"From those to whom much has been given,much shall be required"

Vitalice Kahendah

Hopewell High School

P.O.Box 7068,Nakuru 20110,Kenya

Cell Phone: +254-723236874

             +254-733517519

Telephone:  +254-202078033

                 

More Progress!

Building has begun!

Snow pictures

Here are some fun snow pictures from Tuesday December 9th.
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Masai Mara Video and Article

International Press!

Its a Happy Monday when you wake up to an email highlighting our project in the International Press! Props go out to Paige Stringer and Xola Consulting on this one...Way to go Paige!

Masai Mara Safari Details

Steve stretching the border between the Kenyan Masai Mara and the Tanzanian Serengeti

Day 1: Depart Nairobi at 0830hrs after breakfast and drive down the Great Rift Valley with a short stop at the viewpoint to take photos. Drive further to arrive at Narok, a small Maasai town, for hot lunch in a restaurant. Drive on after lunch to arrive at Mara Springs Camp by 1530hrs. Check in and later leave for an evening game drive from 1600hrs to 1830hrs. Return to the camp for diner and overnight.


Day 2: Full day in this spectacular park, which is the famous home for the big five. A full day drive with packed lunch from the camp starts after breakfast at 0800hrs until 1700hrs when you get back to the camp for some tea, then dinner and overnight. A short visit to the Maasai Village is also possible at an extra cost.


Day 3: Pre-breakfast game drive before breakfast 0630hrs to 0900hrs. Return to the camp for late breakfast, leave Maasai Mara after breakfast with a game drive enroute out of the park. Drive from the western wall of the rift valley to the floor of the Rift Valley then turn towards Nakuru

Matt and Niko at Mara Springs Camp after a full day of game drive

Great Safari Vid!

What is a Social Network?

Have you heard of MySpace, Facebook, and Ning? These are the hugely popular social networking sites. If you would like more information on Social Networks, I would check here to read more on them via Wikipedia.

I would like to introduce to the new Social Network we are releasing on NING for the the Kenya 09 trip. Please click here to take a look! Or there will be another link after this blog post if you want to check it out after you read this.

We would love all of you to come and join us on the network at Kenya09. It is a fantastic place to have discussions, see the upcoming events, look at pictures, watch videos, chat, see the profiles of people traveling on the trip, read blogs, and much more. In addition, a largely attended and highly participated in social network is a HUGE asset for a budding nonprofit. Investors, sponsors, travel agents, travelers, all love to see how the community functions and the benefits that partnering with this group will have.

Will you take a few minutes and join our social network? Click on the link below, fill out a few questions, upload a picture of yourself if you have one, and start developing a community that is MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Kenya09 Social Network...Click HERE!

Cell Phone Stickers!

Have you heard of a cell phone sticker? Probably not...and now that you have you are probably wondering...

"WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD I WANT TO PUT A STICKER ON MY CELL PHONE?"

Well, let me count the ways...

1. They only cost $1 each!




2. They are static type stickers that will not leave nasty crud on your phone when you take it off




3. You can take off the sticker and reapply many different times




4. All proceeds go towards the International Villages-Hopewell project




5. It has the cool International Villages-Hopewell logo on it




6. You can pass them on to your friends...why buy 1? Buy a few and give them to the crew!




7. The artwork is original pencil art by Edgerton student Matt Greving




8. A new design will come out every Monday, the two designs here are the first 2 designs, the school district you are in will determine which one is available to you at which time




9. How else can you own an elephant or a rhino?




10. Collect them all
    

Trip Update!

If you havn't seen the new site yet...CHECK IT OUT!

The first trip is full! 24 people have committed to going with us...I will release the first trip roster as soon as the second trip fills! :)

The second trip currently has 19 out of 24 spots filled...however there are many people still considering and we are planning this to fill up in the next week.

Check out these cards designed by Stephanie Marino and Lorri Nastala and will be made by the students and teachers who will be going on the trip! These are available for purchase to help raise funds for the building of the International Villages-Hopewell. A set of 6 handmade cards with handmade envelopes made from recycled grocery bags is available for the feel good price of only $15! Order some for yourself and for your friends and family as gifts!