In Botswana
Posted by Shawna on May 11th, 2008
I’m in Botswana! I am not going to be updating my blog as often as I thought, but if you want to get a hold of me or have any questions, email me.
The time is moving so fast here. We’ve been here for 10 days and have been keeping very busy every day. Our WUSC orientation was so beneficial; we learned so much. We also made a few contacts for our documentary and are hoping to interview them at the end of June during our time off. We’ve met so many amazing people here!
We started our placement with BOCAIP in Ramotswa (a small village) at the Emmanuel Counselling Centre. They do Volunteer Counselling and Testing and educate the youth about HIV and AIDS. We started last week, and the 3 of us love it. We’ve met so many great youth there and have already made some great bonds. We’ve talked to one of the youth that goes to the centre and he wants us to help him start an HIV positive support group for youth. We were so amazed when he approached us because this was one of the main things we wanted to achieve, while in Botswana.
We start at the centre full-time next week, so I will have more to write next time I’m sure.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!
“Love the people who treat you right, forget about the people who don’t, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said that it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it”
Wow! I can’t believe you’re in Africa Shawna!!!! You’re an inspiration. Enjoy your time there.
Love Jen xoxo
Hi Ladies,
Glad to hear everything is going well. I am sure that you are making a HUGE difference in the people you meet’s life and hope that things you do will make a life lasting change for them. I am very proud of all of you and know that you will all come home with alot of life experiences that we will be anxious to hear about. As a parent, I can say, we worry that you are safe and want this experience to be everything it needs to be at the same time. God Bless You and Keep You in Safe Arms. Love Denise Moshonas (Shawna’s Step Mom) xox
hey ladies i am glad things are working out there and that you are getting the chance to help, i hope and pray that you get everything you need for your documentary so u can make a change there and help everyone locally more aware as well!!!!! have fun and god bless,
jamie
xoxooxoxox
Hi Shawna! Sounds like everything is going as you had hoped. You are truly an inspiration to others and your zest for life and caring about others are amazing. Enjoy the experience. We love you dearly! Aunt Nancy & Uncle Mike (The God Parents)