Monthly Archives: March 2013

Tanzania: Easter Remembrance

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jill

Last Supper On Wednesday evening, our last supper in Longido, our group had a special worship service. Sabina, Alex and I (the 3 leaders) washed the feet of all the students. One student later apologized – he hadn’t showered or … Continue reading →

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Tanzania: Impressions

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jill

Cool morning mist. Cracked clay ground. Dry river beds. Kilimanjaro at sunrise. Timelessness. Summer rain. Dirt. Loud crickets. Driving on the left side of the road. Honking. Donkeys, goats, chickens crossing the path. Woman carrying 2 chickens and a baby. Skirts, worn … Continue reading →

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Tanzania: Travel adventures

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Jill

I’ve always heard stories of travel mishaps and adventures when going to Africa. Our team is no exception. I had a slight fright in the Frankfurt airport when the passport control officer asked me for my German visa. I had … Continue reading →

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Liftoff

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jill

If all is going according to plan, we should be taking off from the Frankfurt airport right about now. We’ll be landing in Ethiopia sometime Friday morning, then taking a small plane to the Kilimanjaro airport, and taking a bus … Continue reading →

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Tanzania, here we come!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jill

Tomorrow, several groups of students and staff from BFA will be heading out to locations around the world for Spring Break M trips. Tomorrow, I leave for Africa! Please pray for: Health. I’m the acting nurse for the trip, so … Continue reading →

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Budapest

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Jill

The last week has been full of musical inspiration and growth. One week ago Monday, Dr. Joiner came to BFA! Dr. Joiner was my violin teacher for 6 years; he was one of my primary mentors in college. He taught … Continue reading →

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Babysitting

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jill

Last weekend, Katrina and I babysat together. It was quite the adventure, instantly becoming a part-time parent of 7 kids. The adventure started before we got there. The afternoon babysitter had to take a trip to the emergency room when … Continue reading →

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High School Retreat

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jill

It has been the darkest winter on record, but this weekend was a chance for students and staff from BFA to get out of the cloudy valley of Kandern and into the gleaming white peaks of the Swiss Alps. On Friday, some … Continue reading →

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Transition

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Jill

About a month ago, someone asked me, “How’s your transition going?” I gave her a blank stare, then realized she meant my transition back to the States. At that point, I had begun to mentally transition by dusting off my … Continue reading →

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Music Festival Day 4

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Jill

Day 4: Thursday. Honors Recital.   One of my high school orchestra cellists started off the recital with some Vivaldi. A cute little girl from Intermediate Orchestra. My student B.L. with the powerful song she wrote: Cuteness alert! This little … Continue reading →

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