Hi all!
Sorry the posts have been a bit slow in coming - as you can imagine, internet access is spotty in the middle of the rolling mountains of Kokstad, South Africa! So, since we've all landed, things have been quite a shocker - some for the good, some for the bad. Let's get past the bad first:
Shocker #1 - It is absolutely FREEZING here! They were actually calling for snow today, but I believe we've dodged that one! All 44 of us are in about 5 layers with scarves and coats, but once the patients start to flow, it's all good! In fact, Michaela Svoboda fears she'll freeze to death. Don't worry friends and family, we promised we'd keep her warm and safe!
Now for the good shockers:
Shocker #2 - Kokstad is absolutely beautiful! Our hotel is located in a mountainous-wooded area that is simply breathtaking.
Shocker #3 - We are actually holding Clinic at Oprah's school, Seven Fountains. It is absolutely charming and self-sufficient. The school has a community garden to teach students how to farm and about good nutrition. They collect rain water and so much more.
Shocker #4 - Our team ROCKS! We are 44 from 9 different countries and are learning so much about other cultures and each other! Our team also includes two great vendors: Brett Kartak from Seiko Vision and Melinda Everly from Fidelity. Thanks to both for your continuous support!
Thanks again for the updates! Glad it is going well. Bundle up and keep going!
ReplyDeleteKC it was great to hear from you today. Would love to be there to help you keep warm. I shared you update with your Mom and she sends her love. xoxo your Tim J
ReplyDeletegreat job all~ miss u brett~
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job that everyone is doing! It's great to see updates along with pictures. Sounds like everyone is having a great time, keep up the good work!!
ReplyDeletePS. Brett Kartak, Neil & Troy are missing their early morning High Fives and they Love you! They say don't forget your promise lol
Hi Beth and Karen! Sorry to hear it's so cold (remember Argentina, Beth? Freezing!), but you guys are doing great work. Keep it up!! Love the blog posts, but I understand about spotty connections. I hope you can keep posting the inspiring updates :)
ReplyDeleteHey Kara-
ReplyDeleteHope you are staying warm. We all miss you! Keep us posted with how everything is going. Love the pic of the little girl with the sunglasses. That is how us hutters do it. lol
Just for Roger, that cold and layering stuff sounds awfully familiar from recycle party. keep warm. DENISE
ReplyDeleteFor Brett Kartak..Lindsey, Brody, and I are glad to hear everything is going well there and that you made it safely! Looking forward to the updates to see how it's going! Enjoy the cool weather...I believe it was 116 degrees in Phoenix today...lol :P
ReplyDeleteLindsey, Brody, and Kim
Someone please tell my mom, Michaela Svoboda, that I'm thinking of her! I am keeping her warm in my thoughts, but she should know to put on a "Unterhemd"!! :-)
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you all, great work!!
Alexandra
sounds like it is awful cold there; but hopefully all the wonderful things you are accomplishing will keep you warm inside ;P
ReplyDeleteBrett i miss u! cant wait to see you in arizona~! love ya!! love Nikky( shorty)
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable that it has been a year!! I miss you guys and good luck to everyone going on clinic this year!
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