Another journey to Tanzania has come to an end till next time...and there will be a next time! So much was accomplished this trip and so much happiness was brought to the lives of many in Tanzania. We not only purchased land and a started a new home for the Orphanage but we also employed alot of people along the way and made many many new friends! Here are just a few of the wonderful people we met along the way of our journey that we now call our friends:
*The elderly Mesai lady and her 2 sons, who sold us the acre of land for $6500.00, will now have money to buy food for a very long time. She was also the lady who is convinced she can cure Greg of his diabetes...next trip!
*The very funny broker, who spent 2 days with us looking for the right place for the Orphanage and who made us constantly laugh was paid $100. The lunch we had with him and the jokes he shared will not be forgotten.
*Gervas, the secretary, who took care of ALL the paper work so quickly and hung out with us many days was paid $100. The numerous rides we got and the unforgetable certicate you presented me, for all my hard work with Karim, was amazing.
*Richard, the architect, who drew up the plans for the New Orphanage so quickly and did an amazing job of putting Rehema's vision on paper was paid $250.00.
*The 3 guys hired for a mere $1500.00 to dig the water well ...40 feet deep...by hand with a hammer and chisel...these guys were unbelievable.
*The contractor, and his crew of about 10-12 young guys were given a deposit of $12,000.00. They dropped everything and made our project a priority; staked out the property and started construction saturday, the day before we left so we could be there.
*Mr Shange, the director of Sotwa Wilson School, where all the Karim children go to school...his love for the children and the help and support he has offered Rehema and us, is unbelievable...he is an amazing man and will be a friend forever.
*Eli, our dear friend from last year, who is always there to help us out with everything and anything.
*Rehema...my dear sweet Rehema, who has the job of loving and caring for 11 children who have no one but her and absolutely adore her.
*All the Karim children who you have met throughout my blog, who's cute little faces you can now put a name to. I love them all like they were my own!
There were many more people I am sure but these are just a few lives that I helped and that touched my life. All were paid some kind of few for their help but the look of joy on their faces when you help is priceless...the look of hope on the children's faces when they found out they will have a new, safe home...is a feeling I will NEVER forget. I truly believe that happiness comes from making OTHERS happy!!
Hope you have all enjoyed my journey. I am home safe and sound now with my family and will post all the pictures on facebook as soon as possible.
Thanks again, Mama Linda and Mr Greg!
