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December 17, 2005

VCT

That is: Voluntary Counselling and Testing. I have been in Lusaka all week getting certified to do peer education and counselling for HIV/AIDS. The training was good, but I am often very overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of people I know living with the virus, that I suspect of having the virus, etc. I've been to too many funerals lately and watched too many kids get orphaned. News flash: Zambia has the world's lowest life expectancy (_The Economist_). There is no war here, no violence, but there is AIDS... and it is killing the people that I know and love.
Happier note: Setting out for holiday vacation on Wednesday. Out of communication pretty much. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Posted by ringo at December 17, 2005 12:03 PM

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Hey there hon'. I miss you and I hope you are you well. I am glad that you found Africa in you heart and sorry about your friend Wyatt. It is raining a lot here too. I hope that you have cheer in your home and heart for the holidays. I will be moving yet again during x'mas. I bought a condo and will be painting and packing boxes all break. I miss you hon' and I am sorry that I haven't kept in touch. Once again I miss you hon'. andi:)

Posted by: Andi at December 23, 2005 12:16 AM

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