After more preparation than I realize I did, I finally met my team for the trip to Lesotho at Schiphol Airport. Some came with family, some came by themselves. Some quickly went to check in, some had a hard time saying goodbye. But all in all, the team of 15 was eager to join me [...]
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Habitat build with the STIHO Group participants in Lesotho
Posted in by Willeke, Habitat, Ideas and plans, Mind warp, Project, Travel, Uncategorized on March 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Just about…
Posted in by Willeke, Day-to-day, Habitat, Project, Travel, Uncategorized on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Habitat for Humanity activities have been part of our family for almost a decade. Time passes, but time has also brought more safety and a more hygienic environment for many a family. We have been blessed to share in the home owners’ presence and joy. This coming friday Willeke will once again participate in a [...]
January, February…..goodbye winter….
Posted in Blogroll, by Willeke, Day-to-day, God and Religion, Habitat, Mind warp, Travel on February 4, 2009 |
As my mind is humming a song that Levi sings regularly, I look outside and to my dismay see snow on the ground again. This past month of January has seen it all: Rain, Hail, Sunshine, iced over lakes and rivers, extreme cold and sunny days, and now, after a few days of warmer weather [...]
Quality moments
Posted in by Willeke, Day-to-day, Habitat, Photos, Travel on April 8, 2008 |
Sometimes it is just so busy, with “unexpected” things, that I feel like I need more quality time with Krister. But quality time takes time…… So maybe I need to keep an eye out for quality moments. I don’t always see them, or recognize them. Moments that I can look back on and say: “that [...]
Lunchtime talk
Posted in by Willeke, Day-to-day, Habitat, Uncategorized on April 7, 2008 |
Never know how lunch will go, but today was fun, fun fun…. I asked Levi what all he did at school, and he listed a whole bunch of things. Then I noticed that his face was flushed and his ears were red. He said he was hot, so I suggested he wear a lighter sweater [...]
Haibitat Philippines 1
Posted in Habitat, Travel on September 27, 2005 | Leave a Comment »
Sunday, I returned from an 8 day stay in the Philippines as a Habitat Volunteer. I was one of the 4 teamleaders accompaning the Hypotheker team of 73 volunteers. After a 14 -16 hour flight, through Hong Kong, we were bussed to Lucena City, where we would be staying and building. Lucena is about 3 [...]
