Lincee in the mist…with gorillas

Today we went to Kubungabunga Park to go on a gorilla trek. We began our day with an African drum line.  See anyone you recognize? This is our guide Edward. He gave us canes to help negotiate rocks and mud. Then we set out for the jungle. I was crouched down taking a picture of this baby gorilla… …excited for my friend Ann to come see the baby.  She kept

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Rwanda Day 3 — Balloon Twisting Just Got Real

Remember when I decided to learn a skill in 2011 and I picked balloon twisting?  Oh yes.  You can read about the penis sword by CLICKING HERE! Today was my first opportunity to practice this awesome skill in a mission field.  Before leaving for Rwanda, I learned how to make a zebra, giraffe and a monkey climbing up a palm tree.  I was excited to share with the kids and

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Rwanda — Day 2

These two pictures sum up the highlights of day two. The trip in a word so far? Amazing.  

Noteworthy observations after 28 combined hours of travel to Rwanda, Africa

Rwanda Mission Trip Day One 6:00 p.m. Around 30,000 feet in the air Hemostatic agents that are typically used for nose bleeds or topical application CAN BE APPLIED in the mouth when a mission trip mate nearly bites his own tongue off by simply chewing an innocent piece of gum in the Brussels airport. Remember to check Josh’s vital signs every 30 minutes. So far, the iPad 2 and iPhone

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