Friday 5 July 2013

Final thoughts

So today our journey home begins. We have a 6 hour drive back to Lusaka where we will stay overnight before an early flight tomorrow morning. On the way down we are stopping for lunch at Nsobe game park and are hoping to see some local animals and have time to reflect on our time here.

People often ask if it would be better to send the money rather than the cost of this visit. The answer is no. The young people on this trip will take their experiences into many spheres of influence as they walk into their futures and will never be quite the same again. Last night we were entertained by the bishop of Zambia and the staff of Greater Joy school. They spoke of the impact the young people had and their joy in seeing the school painted after the project began 4 years ago. Money can not buy the relationships that were built here this week and I believe these young people will go on to be part of transforming communities whoever their paths take them. They have seen what can be achieved with a common heart, vision and commitment.  


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4 comments:

  1. Tracy Hayden5 July 2013 at 12:37

    This is a message for Team Zambia from Paul Wershof, the Chair of Governors, who has been an avid follower of this marvellous blog:

    I am just so proud of you all. You have done something very special indeed. At the same time life changing and life affirming.Giving something back is a lesson I learned later in life.You have the advantage of learning it now. Your maturity and achievement is going to hold you in good stead in the future.
    I have thoroughly enjoyed the blogs.
    Well done all of you.You are a credit to RVHS,your families but most of all yourselves.

    Best wishes

    Paul Wershof

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  2. Anonymous5 July 2013 at 14:37

    Hi everyone, hope you all have a safe journey home! So proud of everyone of you and can't wait to hear all about your experiences.

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  3. Anonymous5 July 2013 at 20:12

    From the comments and photos posted, it looks like It has been a fantastic trip, with lots of really good memories to bring back home with you.

    Wishing you all a safe journey and a good flight back home.

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  4. Unknown6 July 2013 at 08:52

    Well done to you all. It sounds like you have had a great time and achieved amazing things. Very proud of you all and look forward to your safe arrival tonight. Xx the Maginns xX

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