I have a Wyldlifer

Really? Is is possible my oldest is 'officially' in Wyldlife?

Got Ketchup?

We go thru ketchup way too fast around here. And yes Mom, I know how much sugar it has. Tsion hated ketchep when she came, now her and Josh cannot get enough. It has to be on the hotdog, as well as a "dipping" place. Imagine how happy I was to find this at Wal-Mart the other day. On another note, I say a guy at Costco the other day with a shirt that says "I put Ketchup on my Ketchup."

Starbase Atlantis

Sami's classs was able to partipate in the "Starbase Atlantis" program at the nearby Naval station. They had a series of 5 full day field trips, and at the end of the program they built and launched a rocket. They had so much fun! We all got base access, and were able to watch. Sami's rocket did not go the first time, but he was the only kids who actually scored a goal upon landing! :)

Fundraising Letter

The kids are helping us write our letter for December....here is what they are looking forward to!

I am most excited about going to Legedadi. We did a lot of work there last time. It was very cool to give them all shoes and toys and to be able to see how grateful they were. They would love anything we gave them, even one pack of bubbles. I can’t wait to go there and see all the people and help them with their needs. ~Zach

I cannot wait for Alemwok to make me French fries again, and to play four square with the kids. ~Josh

I want to go to Ethiopia because I want to help people. I liked to give out shoes and shirts to the kids. I want to help them get food. I like to pass out stickers and books. ~Tsion

I want to go to Ethiopia because I want to see my family. It was fun giving out clothes at the orphanage, the kids look cute. I like all the dancing at the camp. I like everything that we can buy, and eating at Fin Fine. It was fun having John and Tamrat help us with everything. ~Sami

The following is something we have to work on:

I told Tsion she needed to think of some reasons to share why she wants to go back to Ethiopia. I knew the answer before it came out. She looks at me, head and sholders moving all around.... "I don't want to go to Ethioipa." Miss Sassy Pants.

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October 16~World Food Day

By Collins Kaumba,
World Vision Zambia, and Jessie Lester
World Vision U.S.

Esther Malungo, 72, shares a drink containing Busika, a sour-tasting fruit, with her grandchildren whose parents were lost to AIDS. In an area of Zambia where the food crisis is especially severe, the family has no other good source of nutrition.Photo ©2008 Collins Kaumba/World Vision At 72 years old, Esther Malungo should be able to slow down and let others take care of her. She shouldn't have to worry about basic survival. Yet in Zambia's food-deficient Sinazongwe district, where Esther lives, reality has placed her in a situation she could have never imagined.

It's a reality shaped by droughts, flooding, and HIV and AIDS. Her husband died in 2004, and last year, she lost her three grown children to AIDS. Esther found herself alone, trying to provide for her three young grandchildren in a region already suffering from the effects of drought. Then, during the 2007-2008 farming season, the floods came. Sinazongwe was one of Zambia's hardest-hit districts.

Go to World Vision to read more and how you can help!