Category Stories

Dulces!

Amber is a very hard name to say in Spanish. I’m not sure if I’ve told this to you or not, but it is! Sonya, one of the mom’s, calls me Dulce. This can me sweet, sweetie or candy. We…

Letter Five (August 29, 2010) – New Challenges at the Orphanage Abby tries to keep lessons at the orphanage fun, while dealing with challenges presented by a sometimes apathetic orphanage staff. As she learns more about the kids at the…

The Slide

Also here is a video of the kids on the slide it is so cute and funny! SLIDE!

Part Dos

Here’s another flight vid enjoy! P.S. sorry for typos in my previous blogs. I will be more diligent I promise! watch?v=n7XBoTROcTo

Abby’s First Letter from Ghana!

Letter One (July 31, 2010) – Welcome to Kwamoso! In her first letter from Ghana, Abby discusses adjusting to life without running water or electricity in the village of Kwamoso. She also discusses Ghanaian food and transportation.

A Slide By Any Other Name Is Still a Slide

Our boys and girls club is in Bario Haiti. Not in Haiti, that just the name of our neighborhood. Right across the street is a playground. It’s not the worst playground in the world, but it’s not the best. Still,…

Plane Ride Uno

I will give these to in different sittings. These videos of my travel are not for the faint of hear! Aiport 1 Nashville!

Fun Facts!

1. Batida de Coca is the most delicious treat you will ever have. It is a Coconut milk shake. I know what you’re thinking “I don’t like things that are super coconuty,” well I don’t either. It is coconut and…

My New House!

This is my house where I am staying with Liz the founder and exec. director. Don’t judge the quality it’s in its rawest form, no editing, as am I, no make up!! Enjoy!

I’m Here

Hola Amigos! Estoy aqui en El Republico Dominicana! It has been two days, but it already feels like a week! After nearly 20hours of travel it felt so good to get here on Monday! The first thing I did was…