Posted in Africa, Foster care on May 17th, 2010
You wonder how God decides who goes where? Why was I lucky enough to be born in the US instead of Africa? Why did He choose hardworking intelligent parents for me?
Since my first trip to Africa 4 years ago, I have wondered about the privilege of birthplace. Of course, since African people don’t know anything [...]
Posted in Africa on Feb 9th, 2010
In just 4 short months I will be on an airplane headed back to Zambia—YAHOO!!!! I am going earlier this year than in the past because Josh and Mindy will be spending 8 weeks there and I want to be there when they are. The best thing is that Mindy’s mom is going this year [...]
Posted in Africa on Dec 9th, 2009
I had put off signing up for Camp Life 2010 –not because I didn’t want to go, but because I was torn about when to go!! I love going for week 8!!! I love all the people who go for week 8!!! This year I am going week 3 which is June 10-June 20. The [...]
Okay mom, here goes!!! I have not written in so long because they changed the format of my blog, and with my very limited technical knowledge …I haven’t been able to do it! My mom has been after me to try again so here goes—–
This last Friday night I did a babysitting fundraiser. I am [...]
Posted in Africa on Aug 17th, 2009
Family Legacy is opening 4 new schools in very scary parts of Zambia. Imagine the children beginning school in January (which is the beginning of their school year) with large classrooms, desks, and more than just a broken chalkboard, as well as a teacher they can trust to teach them without punishing them. Check out [...]
Posted in Africa on Aug 8th, 2009
Zambia was awesome!! It was truly a great time — even the long flights went well—thank goodness for the exit row with extended leg room!
The best part was seeing my girls again!! This year I had 11 of my girls back again! It was so good to see them. I also had 3 new girls [...]
Life is good at the Rives house!!! Josh and Mindy are returning from a vacation to Greece & Turkey, Wes has started his new job at the Hard Rock Cafe, and Jacob is still looking for big tips down at the Gristmill Restaurant in Gruene, Texas! Wray is still working in Dublin on a contract [...]
Posted in Africa on Mar 30th, 2009
We had our second team meeting for Camp Life! This year is going to be another awesome experience! The theme this year is John 3:16—we’re going to tell all those sweet children that God loves them!!! There are still a few spots left to sign up, so check out Family Legacy Mission, click on Camp [...]
Posted in Africa on Feb 24th, 2009
My husband is without a job, my house is for sale, the economy is in the tank…so I’m going to Zambia!
After several weeks of “bargaining with God”, I have decided to take a big leap of faith and go forward with my plans to go to Camp Life in July. When Wray lost his job, [...]
Posted in Africa on Jan 28th, 2009
I’ve received lots of kind words, emails, and concerned phone calls over the last couple of days—thanks for everyone’s kind words and thoughts on our little job situation. I use the word little because that’s really what it is—don’t get me wrong, I’m still battling worry, but the Bible is very clear about worrying about [...]