In early 2012, I travelled to Burkina Faso, Africa. Clay United Methodist has been digging wells there, and along with three others, we went to visit villages where the wells had been dug. We also wanted to find out from the villagers about other possible ways to help. We spent ten days travelling in the bush, meeting wonderful people, and learning of life in one of the poorest countries in the world.
I fell in love with the country and the people -- especially the children. It quickly became evident to me that I had to return to Burkina Faso...there was so much to do. The University of Notre Dame granted me a one-year leave of absence and I will return in September, 2013.
