More Great News!! So I got an awesome email the other day from IVHQ. They are the Volunteer Organization that my daughter, Lisa, and I went with 4 1/2 years ago on our very first adventure to Africa. Over the past 5 years, since they started, they have sent over 20,000 volunteers across the world. This year they are giving away $5000.00 US to a worthy Volunteer that has made a difference over the past 5 years. Over 300 volunteers out of the thousands, were nominated for this award. I just found out that I have been selected as one of the TOP 10 finalists!! Whooohooo!!! The top vote getter will receive the $5000 US to go towards their project! So, I will need all of your help to PEASE vote for me!! I will post the link in January, where you can vote! Thanks everyone for all your support. Another Great Christmas Present!
Mama Linda
This is Kibo Palace! It truly is a 'Palace' as they treat you like a King or Queen when you stay! For the past 4 years I have been staying here, my last few days of my visit to Arusha, after my long stay at Karim. It gives me a chance to relax, have a hot shower, get organized, pack and get ready for the long journey home. I have also booked many family and friends here, that have come to visit Karim, for their last day as well. So, the director, Salahuddin, the business Manager, Charity, as well as ALL the staff have become very good friends, you might even say they are family! Sometimes, Rehema and the children don't understand why Mama leaves and goes to stay at Kibo for 1 or 2 nights, but now I think they will. I am a small business person and I believe you should always support the people who support you. Well, staying at Kibo has paid off and I got the BEST Christmas Present ever while here. Kibo Palace has invited Rehema and all the children, including my friends John and Heather Roest who will visiting at that time, to come to Kibo for Christmas Day! There will be a swimming party, Christmas lunch by the pool, music and gifts for Karim to take home like nice white linens~ sheets, pillow cases, towels; food ~ rice, beans, flour, oil etc. So excited for them! The children were pretty excited too when we tolld them! So after the Christmas stockings and all the presents are opened, the children will put on their finest's clothes and spend Christmas Day at Kibo Palace!
Thank you Salahuddin and Charity from everyone at Karim and Mama Linda.
