A topic we don’t want to discuss but one that is necessary. Sadly I have had far too much experience in this area over the last two years.
April 25, 2019
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Tag Archives: Volunteer
June 16, 2018
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24 hours of the unique mundane
Living in Nigeria isn’t always easy. Some days it just feels like too much. To many people, too much pollution, too much noise, too much traffic, too much hassle. I am ready for a vacation, some time out of Africa … Continue reading
May 11, 2018
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How do I know when I am going to go into labor?
Volunteering at the medical clinic and providing classes for the nurses and midwives means I have birth on my mind much of the time. A three year break meant that I only thought about birth a couple of times a … Continue reading
March 7, 2018
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The White Expert in the Room
I have been busy with a new and amazing volunteer opportunity. I had been looking for a volunteer opportunity in my field since we arrived. It was difficult to break into though. We live in the affluent area. There are … Continue reading
November 30, 2017
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British Women’s Group
About a week after our arrival in Lagos, Ben and I were taking the dog out of the compound to the dog run for some exercise. We were very surprised to see a couple walking their pet Beagle down the … Continue reading
August 3, 2017
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30,000 Hugs and the Motherless Baby Home
I have been very blessed to have made a wide variety of friends quickly here in Lagos. One such group are American and British spouses who work for Chevron gasoline, a huge employer here in Nigeria. Many of their children … Continue reading