Let the homesickness commence...

This week has been looooooooooooooooooooooong. So.Frickin.Long

So, I had an AMAZING weekend with my papa! It was so good to see him and we had such fun... However, it was not fun to say goodbye :-(

I can't find ANY photos with Phil in as well :(

And... I've spent most of my week missing these 4 TOO much!

Also, the lil' ginger ninja at the back has broken his arm
:(

And... I could really do with a dose of these beauties!

And... I'm not sure if I have mentioned how much I miss him before?

This week , I am horrendously home sick... 

And would do some very questionable things to be at home for a couple of days!

Over and out,

Megan 

xx

p.s, just for a little laugh, check out my wonderfully creative army outfit! Paha!

A special Moan...

I haven't moaned much recently, but I think that's because life is frickin' good at the moment and I know I have a fantastic year, with fantastic people in some fantastic places in front of me..

But, here's a little catch up of the past couple of weeks!

Don't be deceived by the smiles, it was COLD.

I went fishing on Sunday, which was so much fun (I'm a natural, and have now found my calling in life!).. and not only did I catch 4 fish (which are all in my freezer, and I have a feeling that's where they'll stay till I move out!), I also caught a horrid cold and spent the next 3 days trying to warm up... :-(

Again, the smiles are deceiving...

Also, who knew gutting a fish could be SO disgusting! Blood, guts and fish heads were EVERYWHERE! All that work gutting them, and for what.. the tinniest bit of meat. I'm leaving it for the fishmongers next time. yuck.

We won, 20-5

I played rugby on Wednesday and we won... All great news but I feel like I've been hit by a high speed bus, and even the most basic movements hurt wahhh.

I waited nearly 10 minutes for the moron  lovely coffee lady to make me a nice cappuccino; It was cold outside and I was excited for a little taste of heaven... How wrong I was! I can only presume she spent more time decorating the stupid coffee than making it. I may as well have drunk nail polish remover.

I got my tattoo on Saturday, and I am over the moon with it :) What I'm not happy about is how flipping itchy it is ALL the time!

One last little thing, I don't know if I mentioned that I miss this fella so darn much! 

And not just him, I miss Rwanda, I miss Noel, I miss all the kids and I miss Tara...

Take me back now please!

I'll moan to you later !

Megan 

xx

Until Today...

Until today, I was blissfully ignorant to the recession.. I always heard people talking about it, but never really realised what all the fuss was... After all, it hasn't affected me.
I always imagined that when the recession 'hit' it would all come at once... I'd leave my house one morning to find ALL the banks closed down, shops closing, everything in grayscale... and the world would literally combust and end.

And how wrong was I...Comfortable in my own little world I was unaware of the people the recession had really hit in England...

Until Today, I was unaware that irreplacable charities in England were suffering
Until Today, I was unaware that charities close to home who have helped SO many people I know were struggling to keep open.
And Until Today, I was unaware that Home Start Arun, a fantastic Family Support Charity which supports families in the Arun community overcome tough obstacles, were lacking funding...

And today, they announced...

'It's a sad week for Home-Start Arun this week. Due to lack of funding the Management Board has had to take the decision to close both the Family Groups from March....Telling the families this week has been hard, but we intend to keep fighting for funding...miracles do happen after all.'

The recession is happening all around us, and we're only going to realise the damage caused when it's too late... If everyone out there who has the means and can afford it, donated even the littlest bits of money to deserving Charities such as Home-Start Arun it would make a BIG difference... Give these lovely people a call on 01903 899707 or an email , admin@home-startarun.org.uk... you know you want to!

Dig deep and donate...

Happy Donating!

Megan 

x

Buduki

Today I have missed him more than most days.
It breaks my heart being so far away from him, Noel and Rwanda...
I thought I'd share his smiling face with you, as I know you'll love him too!

Today, all the kiddos had a performance from a local singer/dancer Stamina... 

Buduki is a fashion guru, and today he is sporting a particularly stunning number!

(On the right, Patrick is showing off his smooooth moves!)

Making Snowflakes in the library during my Christmas visit! 

He has an amazing artistic streak...

Buduki becomes my personal hair stylist...

Dressed up all smart after church on Christmas Day!

Opening his Christmas Present...

Sssh don't tell anyone... he had a little treat on his birthday...

During the summer..

My FAVOURITE photo.

Butter would melt...

Dress up time!

He's such a poser... not that I mind!

The first time I met this gorgeous chap! I cannot believe how much he has grown!

The love I have for this boy is indescrible and never-ending.

God, I miss him.

That's all for now...

Megan 

x

P.S I know it's been a while, but I'm nearly there with the Christmas blog... Just trying to find the words to pay justice to such an incredible place and experience!