Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Habitat Founder Dies

From habitat.org:

We are deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of Habitat's founder, Millard Fuller, who died earlier today after a brief illness. 

Millard was an inspiration to so many people – his gift of motivation and encouragement and vision was applied so generously.    The ministry which has so impacted each one of us was made possible as God challenged Millard Fuller to venture forward seeking to be the hands and feet of Christ in this world – and in the many years of this ministry Millard challenged others not to follow him – but to follow Christ in serving the needs of the poor and to boldly reach out to alleviate their shelter burden.   

The vision which God brought to reality through Millard and Linda Fuller will continue to grow – as the memory of Millard's commitment lives in the heart of the HFH ministry.  

Millard often would describe himself – and his HFH co-workers as ordinary people whom God had called to do extra-ordinary things.   Indeed Millard's faith opened to door for God to perform miracles through this ministry.   May He continue to use all of us to continue to serve with that same commitment – that same strength of faith – that same devotion to serving the poor.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Habitat Superbowl Sunday!



Forget the Steelers:  the champions are my old fraternity brothers!  Delta Upsilon of the University of North Carolina have stepped up to the challenge:  these guys have exceeded their goal:  $2895.00.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Nepali Safari




Got to see Chitwan National Park in south-central Nepal:  elephants and tigers and rhinos, oh my!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Uh Oh! Bird Flu!

From US Embassy Nepal:
"As you may know, the Government of Nepal has confirmed an outbreak of
Avian Influenza in Kakarbhitta, Jhapa in eastern Nepal.  Currently, bird
flu has been confirmed only in Jha district, although active
surveillance is in effect in 26 other districts which border India.
Culling began as soon as the outbreak was confirmed and continues in a
3km radius of the outbreak."

So no more chicken burgers!  Actually the only area confirmed is extreme south east Nepal.  So not too worried about this but will definitely keep an eye on situation.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Trekking Kathmandu Valley




This weekend Jeanne and I hiked to a couple of villages on the eastern side of Kathmandu valley.  Got to see the sunrise on Himalayas!

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Site-Seeing in Kathmandu


Jeanne and I got in a little side trip to Swayambunath Bhuddist Temple:


Sunday, January 11, 2009

Back in Kathmandu!

OK, made it back from USA!  Jeanne decided to come over to do a little site-seeing.  She plans to be here for 2 - 3 weeks.  

We've got lots of work to do to get some grant proposals written.  Happy New Year!