Happy Father’s Day!
I just got a call from Molly, and she had a message from the girls: “Happy Father’s Day to all our fathers. We love and miss you all very much.” They also send their love to all of their families and friends, and want everyone to know they’re having a wonderful and exciting experience. The girls have received some e-mails from home, and they are very excited to get them, so keep them coming.
Mornings are spent watching the chimpanzees — there are lots of moms and babies. Afternoons are spent playing with the local children, the girls find that very rewarding. This morning four girls went on “dawn patrol” and watched sunrise at the chimp enclosure. Three girls are currently getting braids from the local women.
The satellite phone is not working, but they do have a cell phone for outgoing emergencies. If you need to contact your child in an emergency you can call Chimfunshi directly; the number is on the resources page.
They’re going into town on Tuesday, so they hope to e-mail then.
June 17th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
This blog just made Bruce’s (Chelsey’s Dad) whole day! What a great Father’s Day gift! Thank you!
June 18th, 2007 at 12:18 am
Here’s a site, a live webcam located somewhere in Zambia, that you all might enjoy. Our family views it often, and have seen elephants, gazelles, monkeys, warthogs, zebras, etc. The best time to view it is during Zambia’s early morning hours… http://www.wavelit.com/popup/playerAfricam.asp
June 18th, 2007 at 12:27 am
Thanks for the Father’s Day greeting. Weather chilly in Montana today, but still getting a lot of outdoor work done. Paul and Patti send their love–whish they were there (he hee). Love Mom and Dad
June 18th, 2007 at 7:00 pm
This is so wonderful to have ongoing news about the trip! I hope the students are enjoying watching the chimpanzees and I want to hear more about it!!! It sounds fascinating from the information Nicole gave me. I sometimes wish there was a 24 hrs camera recording all the developments of the trip…(only in the movies!) Keep those mosquitoes away and take lots of pictures! Love you lots and miss you very much habibi.
Nicholas graduated Saturday! and is heading home with tante Katy today. Hi misses you and would love to see you and Chris when you get back.
Love you mama!!
June 19th, 2007 at 3:48 am
Hi Brittni (and gang)! Africa…how exciting!! It sounds like you are all having a wonderful time so far, we can’t wait to hear more about your whole adventure! We hope you are all able to truly take advantage of this once in a lifetime experience and take in all of the beautiful scenery and culture and stay safe!
Love you lots,
Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Jodi, Casey Bug and Shaelyn
June 21st, 2007 at 6:24 am
Hey Brittni! I hope you are having a great time. I cant wait to see all your pictures when you get back. I am so jealous.
Love you lots,
Claire.
June 22nd, 2007 at 5:05 am
Hi Brittni, and friends!
We are so excited for you all, this is a wonderful experience and there will also be the satisfaction in knowing that you are helping not only the chimps,but the people too. I already give to the J Goodal foundation, but would also like to help the girls be able to go to school, count me in!
Africa is calling me back…
Love you, and keeping you in our prayers,
Chris
June 24th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Hello Jolie,
We are glad to hear that you are already in Zambia and learning a lot and at the same time enjoying the great adventure. Do email us as often as you can. Maybe you can send some nice pictures too.
Camille is already adjusted too in WA. I hope to see you soon. We pray for the safety of everyone in your group all the time. I hope your baggages have arrived already too.
We love you
Mama and Papa
June 26th, 2007 at 9:16 am
Hi Nicole and the gonzaga crew.
I am so glad to hear that all is well!!! can’t wait to see pictures and hear all about this incredible experience. I am so proud that you all are involved in educating the kids and helping in building the school.. the building block for the future. What terrific and unforgettable memories this trip will bring!
Bring lots of pictures!! and keep the mosquitoes away. (can you tell I don’t like mosquitoes? or any creepy crawlers for that matter ;o))
How is the big mosquito net working?
Stay safe Nicole habibi, we love you and miss you sooooooo much!!! can’t wait till you get back home.
Love you always mama!
Write when you can and as often as you can.