CPSOA's Project: Tanzania II

Personal commentaries by students and staff attending the trip as well as updated trip information.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

from arianna

day 2 was so heartwarming! at the orphanage we met a lot of watoto! when we sang it made them all smile. and for me to know that i put that smile on their faces was amazing! we also went to the home of a massai warrior with HIV/aids - he had 3 sons and 2 daughters, but he is too ill to provide for them. now his 16 yr old is in charge of the family. this inspired me and taught me to be grateful for what i have. the massai family lived in a little round house made of wood, mud and leaves. the house was falling apart and they cannot afford to repair it. and just so you CP students know, the kids loved the toys we saved to give them!! missing everyone and can't wait to see you. ~ ari

4 Comments:

  • At February 10, 2009 at 11:41 AM , Blogger Michelle said...

    Arianna - I loved your post. Thank you for the details about their house.

     
  • At February 10, 2009 at 6:52 PM , Blogger Lucy I. said...

    I HEARD YOUR A GOOD CARD PLAYER
    GO GET SANTO!

    KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

    LOVE SARA'S MOM

    LUCY

     
  • At February 11, 2009 at 11:22 AM , Blogger HeySonnie said...

    Arianna, thank you so much for your post. Those of us who are holding you in our hearts while you are there will only learn what it is like from your stories. Somehow, the words "Masai warrior" and "too ill to provide" seem incongruous; yet that is the toll that HIV/AIDS takes around the globe, including here in our own neighborhood. I know that your songs, your dancing, and just your presence is meaning and will mean so much to the people there. And, has been mentioned by a number of you, it will change you forever... for the better. Thanks again. I look forward to more. Hi to everyone. --Sonnie (from the church, which no one has blown up yet in your absence)

     
  • At February 11, 2009 at 1:16 PM , Blogger Ariannas Dad said...

    Ari, Dont know if your reading the comments to your post. Next time you post, let us know if your reading the comments. Miss you, Love you. Your mother says she loves you and that she'll clean your room while your gone. Write soon.

     

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