It's Sunday night now about 11:30pm NC time. You are probably still asleep, but maybe about ready to get up to start a new day on the other side of the world from here. It will be your first day of work with the Wellness Africa Group. How exciting! They will be so glad that you came to give and to learn. Speaking of wellness...we attended the 25,000 member celebration of the Passport to Health Program today. I remember 10 years ago when we first took registrations. We expected about 200 and over 1,000 people showed up. It was Keri's birthday. Anyway, it has been a good program to keep folks healthy. Maybe you can offer something similar. Healthy living affects the entire world, so learn all you can to help us out over here. My cold is getting better, could be the healthy living. We watched Desperate Housewives. Can't tell you what happened, but was a good twist, some expected, some unexpected. Maybe Uncle Rob can send you the DVD. Good night, Lana. Will check in tomorrow. Mom
Dad - I'm Still Bigger
Lana, we have tried and tried to get the recorder to record Desperate Housewives for you and were unable. I called Mrs Emma, Keri, and finally Rob. He will record it on a CD for you. You will have to thank him. I just gave his your site, so now he has it. He said you werre going to give it to him but apparently got busy (I wonder why).
Well. we are watching your show Housewives so I guess I got to go. I still love you more and it doesn't matter what you say right now, it's been over a minute and I won.
Take care and write when you can.
Love; Dad
Big Sis Ann
Eleana- I am so proud of you. I have been reading all of your messages. You have such an amazing support system. I only hope I can love Morgann the way Helen and Dad love you. YOu have turned into this most amazing woman. So fearless. I sit here crying because I am so proud. I don't nor have I ever told you how much I love you all but I do. I hope that one day we will be able to enjoy a closer relationship. Sitting over tea listening to all your amazing stories. Tell Brian I am so proud of him as well. You kids are really making something out of your lives. I will light a candle for you every night and Morgann will say a prayer for her aunt Lana. We love you so even if I don't tell you near enough. You are living my dreams. Go experence everything for all of us who were not able to. I look forward to pictures. YOu are my pride and I tell everyone how proud I am of you. I wish that we could have spent more time growning up together but we still have time. I love you and I hope you stay safe. Soak it all in. Its a once in our lifetime experence. I pray for your safe return. I miss and love you more that I have ever said to you. You make us all so proud. You big sis-Ann
Stephanie
Hey!!!! Ok so I know I am a little slow but Katie just filled me in on this whole message board thing yesterday! (Thought that would make you laugh a little.) Well I am so excited for you and to be able to read about how much fun you are having! I almost started crying just now when I was reading you posting! (You know me!) Well I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and everyday I race to my computer so I can read about your adventures in Africa! (That should be a book title "Eleana's Adventures in AFRICA" haha ;) Alright so I know you have to go, so I want keep on! Just have fun, be safe, and don't forget my giraffe. hahaha :) Miss you bunches!!!
Brian
hey sweety!!! i hope that you have had a good day touring africa. i hope you have a great first day at work tomorrow. we both are gonna be having a first day of work at new jobs. i miss you and i love you very much!! i hope to talk to you soon!!
Hilary
Hey lana!! How are you today!! i hope ur having fun!! im so proud of you for standing up for what you believe in!! i think this experience is gonna be wonderful for you!! well im at home while mom and dad are at that passpost to health thing...ive been trying to figure out how to record!!! hopefully ill get it!! i hope you have a great day today and i cant wait to hear about your 1st day of work!! i love you and ill write you later
Keri
Good afternoon my Nene! Well it's actually early evening for you. I hope you have been able to go out and explore again today because I know you'll start getting a little busier with work starting tomorrow. I have given your website to some people here, so maybe they will get to check you out and even write you a sweet little message...lol. I just wanted to write you and tell you how proud I am of you and your accomplishments and for always shooting for your goals and dreams. You will never know how wonderful eveyone really thinks you are. I know the next two months will be different not having the entire family around (including Brian..lol) or your close friends, but live up this experience. Opportunities like this do not come around often, but when they do, you have to take every moment as it's own and cherish it. Try not to be sad or miss us too much (I know it can be hard...especially missing me...jk) because we are all here praying for you. We all know you will leave a special mark in Africa and we are so lucky that we will get to help leave that mark with you. Just by knowing you, no matter how small or large, smile making or life changing our impact has been on you, it has helped mold you into the amazing person you are today. Have a great day my big sister and I will talk to you soon! I love you!
Neha
ELEANA! HEY! How are you! I'm sure words can't explain what you're going through right now! Well, I got this link from Keri on Friday so here I am writing you on Sunday! It took me a while to read everyones posts but it was defiantly entertaining! Sorry that I wasn't able to make it to your Safari Party but you know I was there in spirits!
I think about you all the time and wonder what you are planning to do for the day when I am going to bed.
Well, 1st off I am SO glad your wallet came to your home via mail. I bet that was one of the best things that could of happen. God is defiantly watching after you! When Keri told me I was SO happy! I wish that would of happen to me! And besides I gave you that wallet--hopefully it always stays with you! :)
So as I was reading everyones posts... I see that London went really well, you have arrived in Africa, and I take it that you must of tried some unfamilar food! (Hope you like it) --Grab some Brownies when you see them! haha
So how's your hostel? Isn't that where you're staying and how is work? How is the weather?
Sorry for all the question but I won't ask so much this time!
Take care and hope all the best and more!
*mwah*
Love
Neha
Dad And I'm Still Bigger
Hi My Sweetie; Just a short note to let you know I woke up this morning. I've been up a while, had to fix the computer so mom could read your entry and post one herself. I think she is trying to give me her cold. Slight cough and nose running simple symptoms, don't feel bad, but don't feel good. Going with mom to the 25000 member celebration of Passport to Health. I was originally told that George Carlin the comedian was the speaker, but found out different person, soooo, welllll. Hope you are having fun, love you more (past a minute).
Love;
Dad
Mom
Good morning, or afternoon, Eleana. I'm about ready to leave for Sunday School. I have some more folks that want to burn a candle for you, so have them packed. Sometimes it's best not to get into world politics and war, but they are right, you have a sweet heart. We will support our troops, just as we support our President Bush. We are Americans, we are there for each other, no matter where "there" is. We are here and there for you right now, not just as family, but as Americans to another American on a journey. Guess you are on your way to the country side in Hazyview near Kruger National Park. I hope your accommodations are lion, tiger, and zebra proof! I love you so much. Mom
Eleana
Hello everyone!! Glad to hear that everyone is doing well. Glad to hear that the yard sale was canceled because everyone was so tired. Maybe you will have a more successful one in a few weeks. Hil yeah try to recode desperate for me. I remember them saying you could watch it online but I'don't want to sit for 2 hours on the computer when i have a wonderful sister to record it and fill me in on the gossip. Keri hope SGA isn't keeping you too busy. Tell Neha I have not forgotten about here and that as soon as I can get on my computer I will email her. Uncle Nick!!!! I will work on the little kitten I will ask around and see waht I can find!!! Katie I miss you guys so much. You guys are great friends that I can count on to support me when I need you. I am lucky to have met you!!! Dad thanks for holding down my house. We can't have it become anything other than my little apt!!!! Mom and Dad it is strange that you say that I will leave a little part of my heart in Africa because over dinner everyone was dissussing the war and politics(which you know I am such a fan) they asked me what I thougt about the war. I told them eventhough some believe that the war is pointless I told them that I will support my extended family and friends over there. I can't let them think that they over there with no supprt or no purpose. They have to have someone to fight for. I hushed the table and one of them looked at me and said "you are not one of those bitter Americans you have a sweet heart and will be touched by Africa." I hope to be touched my Africa and all it has to offer. I hope to learn and be able to share with everyone when I get back. I miss everyone and as I start work tomorrow I hope to be able to share with you all of the amazing things I am experiencing.
Keri
Alright. I definately have to do better writing on here since I am always having to type something for SGA and I need to catch up with mom who is blowing your message board up! Just kidding mom! I am so glad you are having a great time and you made it to Africa safely. Keep working on Prince William and Prince Harry for me. I know you won't be back that way for about 9 weeks. I mean, I have the style and all for it now...lol. Also, mom was trying to fill me in on the dinner you ate tonight....explain it to me one more time. I told you that you were going to eat some unusual things! Oh well. Experience it all! I hope to talk to you soon! I miss you! Tell Gavin I said hi too.