About two years ago, I had the awesome opportunity to backpack across Zambia and Malawi with 5 close friends who served alongside me in South Africa. One of our favorite stops during our trek was at Marula Lodge in Mfuwe, Zambia. Imagine a natural oasis along the South Luangwa River, (which happens to have the highest density of crocodiles and hippos than any other body of water in the world!) The wildlife is everywhere and the area is full of beauty and splendor. Each night, hippos and elephants would graze on the grass at the lodge, creating one of the most unique and up-close-and-personal experiences you could ever have with animals in Africa. It's truly one of God's greatest creations.
We quickly made friends with Jenny, who owns and operates the Marula Lodge. Through social media, Jenny caught wind of the RAK's I was pursuing and decided to send in her own story. This is an act of kindness that empowers and sustains, allowing a community to thrive.
We quickly made friends with Jenny, who owns and operates the Marula Lodge. Through social media, Jenny caught wind of the RAK's I was pursuing and decided to send in her own story. This is an act of kindness that empowers and sustains, allowing a community to thrive.
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This was a random act that started a few weeks ago and is still going on. We live in Mfuwe, which is in the middle of Zambia which is in the middle of Africa. At our daughter's wedding last year we had the church choir sing. Not long after that they approached us to help them procure a keyboard for the church...they had raised the money, but just needed help to choose one in Lusaka (12 hours away by road) and get it here. So we did and everyone was happy, until I discovered when in church a few weeks ago that no one could play it! They were just using the rhythm and beats. On the spur of the moment I suggested the 'pianist' come to our place on Saturday morning and we could use the trusty internet to learn some worship songs. Well it turns out neither he nor I are musical at all...so with the help of random musical guests who happen to be here on Saturday mornings and YouTube, he has now learned a song every week for the last 4 weeks! So cool!
Cheers,
Jenny
For more on Marula Lodge, visit http://marulalodgezambia.com/