Volunteer Blogs

Intake February 2013 Blogs: (the people I was with 24/7 during orientation)

• Mel (from AU in ZM): http://melwarren.com
  Our calming influence throughout all sorts of mishaps.
• Dave (from GB in GB): http://davesbigadventures.blogspot.com
  If you've ever met Dave, he's probably told you that you're sick in the head...
• Mariah (from CA in CA): http://myhandsatwork.tumblr.com
  My favorite prayer partner and trampoline lover.
• Alicia (from CA in GB): http://monaleesha.blogspot.com
  My fabulous roommate who is a fearless world traveler!
• Joe (from GB in GB): http://whatsjoedoing.blogspot.com
  My favorite lunch-buddy, and Brit who makes me laugh the most!

Other Volunteer Blogs: (a mash-up of amazing thoughts)

• Byron and Diane (from CA in SA): http://dianeandbyron.blogspot.ca
  This beautiful couple were my constant companions during my country stay in Zambia 2013
• Daytona and Kristi (from CA in SA): www.getup-standup.ca
  Another beautiful couple there were great friends during my orientation, and continue to be - despite the distance!
• Cat (from GB in Africa): http://www.catherineclarkson.com
  Cat is a long-term volunteer with lots of wisdom and who also happens to be a lot of fun!
• Morgan (from CA) and Tommy (from GB): http://www.themalsters.blogspot.com
  Long-term volunteers who fell in love with Africa - and with each other!
• Ashley (from CA in Africa): http://rightbeyondhere.tumblr.com
  One of my dearest friends, and most faithful supporter. There is power in her writing!
• Adam (from GB in CA): http://hopejournals.blogspot.com
  One of the nicest Brits, and guys in general, you will ever meet!
• Alicia and Tyler (from CA in SA): http://www.together-we-stand.ca
  If you've ever wondered what it would be like to raise an infant in another country, this lovely couple is your chance. 
• Alisha (from CA in ZM): http://alishasadventuresinafrica.tumblr.com
  If you ever worry you've contracted Malaria, Alisha is your girl and will meet you with a Malaria test at a moments notice!
• Dara (from US in MZ): http://thereforego.blogspot.com
  Dara moved to Mozambique to adopt her daughter, Nede, and has a powerful testimony of God's goodness.
• Brian and Lisa (from CA in ZM): http://www.bldalley.blogspot.ca/
  Morgan's parents, whom I briefly met in Minnesota. They are lots of fun!
• Lynn and Jayme (from CA in CA): http://unhushed.com
  Essentially our 'parents' from our orientation in Africa. Long-term Hands volunteers who recently moved home to pursue adoption.
• Craig, Brenda, Sydney, Alec and Andrew (from US in SA): http://rebrofamily.com and http://www.busisiwe21.tumblr.com
  I briefly met this amazing family at the HUB. In August of 2014 they moved to Africa full-time.
• Christa (from CA in MW): www.reachoutafrica.ca
  Christa is honest and fearless. Her writings will challenge you to the core.
• Suzette (from US in US): http://squeakymusings.blogspot.com
  Suzette, along with her husband Abe, and I met when we were both staying at Kachele Farm.
• Shelly, Jason, Easton and Aidan (from CA in CA): http://thevanbinsbergens.blogspot.com
  Shelly was my roommate when I arrived in Zambia. She's pretty cool. You should read her blog.
• Jed and Brooke (from US in US): heubner.blogspot.com
  Peace Corps Volunteers who were placed in Africa with Hands from 2007 to 2010  and continue the work through the Hands US Office.