19 Days and Counting – Packing

August 31, 2014 Joey Cope 0

As we began our training preparation session today, Allison reminded us that we had just 19 days to figure out our packing scheme. And, being the incredibly organized and helpful person she is, Allison proceeded with show and tell. Power converters, plugs, packing aids, and great hints on packing. All [read more]

20 Days and Counting – Plans

August 30, 2014 Joey Cope 0

What would you do if you only had 20 days before you were going to Africa? Why, you’d get together with your team and you would make plans! And that’s just what we did today. And that’s what we’ll do tomorrow. With trainings for the Rwanda Security Forces, the ALARM [read more]

21 Days and Counting – Kigali

August 29, 2014 Joey Cope 0

In 21 days, we will board our flight to Amsterdam. After a few hours, our second flight will deliver us to our first work destination — Kigali, Rwanda. Kigali has been the capital since 1962 when Rwanda declared its independence. With a population of almost 1 million people, it is [read more]

22 Days and Counting – Missed

August 28, 2014 Joey Cope 2

In 22 days, our team will take to the skies to travel first to Amsterdam and then to Kigali, Rwanda. As we fly, we will undoubtedly have thoughts about the adventure ahead. It is our hope that we never have any regrets about what we might have missed along the [read more]

23 Days and Counting – Pounds

August 27, 2014 Joey Cope 0

In just 23 days, our team will be lining up at the Delta ticket counter in DFW International Airport. And for a moment, we’ll all be conscious of extra pounds. No, we’re not trying to make this about Weight Watchers International. The pounds we’ll be watching are with our checked [read more]