So I promised some stories about being creative on the Tiny House Tanzania that I think even Zack from Tiny House Nation on FYI Network would be proud of. This week I am going to talk about the bathroom. I made the decision early on to switch to a tile floor throughout the house instead…
Why Reading to our Students is so Important!
When I was home in June, I asked people to consider making videos of them reading a child’s book, especially illustrated books. The reason, simply enough is for the kids to get as much exposure as possible to having books read to them in English. Unfortunately I have not heard of anyone getting me any…
Basic Introduction to living in a Tiny House Tanzania
As many of you know from some of my earlier blogs, I am a fan of home improvement shows and the Tiny House Nation show on FYI channel with John and Zack. I have always enjoyed seeing some of the creative ideas they came up with to get the most of the tiny houses on…
I’m Back
Before I get into the blog, I want to say thank you to everyone who contributed to my birthday fundraiser for the school. We raised $750. Pre-Unity Class on First day of Second Semester I am not sure why, but the first blog I write upon returning to Tanzania is a difficult one to focus…
A Late 50th Birthday
Since going to Tanzania, this is my first birthday I have spent at home. Typically I don’t celebrate my birthday in Tanzania as it really is not a big deal for most people there. Last year as things at my previous site were starting to come apart, I choose to hide my birthday on Facebook…
The importance of participating in fellowship
Wow the weeks fly by so quickly here at home. I had a great time in Tampa visiting with old friends and some wonderful opportunities to speak at Bayside Church in Safe Harbor, FL. In the coming week I will be speaking at Mauldin UMC Men’s breakfast fellowship Sunday June 10th at 7:30 AM and…
Visiting San Francisco
A couple of quick notes about speaking engagements coming up before I launch into all my slightly requested (I think two of you wanted it) travel information on San Francisco. Though I just got back from San Francisco late last night (actually pretty close to this morning), I will be leaving tomorrow night to head…
What’s happening at home
As normal, I tend to not get as many blogs written while I am at home. This occurs for 2 main reasons. The first being I don’t think everyone is as interested in hearing about my life at my parent’s house as they are about my life in Tanzania. The second being I end up…
Why build a school
Getting ready this to do presentations about Tumaini Evangelistic Pre and Primary English Medium School and Blessed2BlessU Ministries, Inc. and I realized that it may help folks to understand why I want to talk about this ministry so much.Maybe to understand a little of the challenges facing the people in Kiruani when it comes to…
Kids Playing, more rain, hot temperatures and interesting "safety"
This week is a little bit of an odds and end discussion as I get ready to come home while applying for a work permit again. Last year got my visa schedule out of sync with everything else meaning it is up Thursday. This trip will be a little more extended for several reasons. The…
Steve and Barnabas 