From One World to Another

Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

Yes, it is on the same planet, but on Monday morning we will begin our journey back to another world...to Choma, Zambia.  We are looking forward to getting back to Zambia and our friends there, even if only for a short time.

Today, I got to spend time with two close friends.  We took a short road trip to this big farm (that sells painted pottery and enamel-ware, among many other things) with one of the coolest shops around.  The shop is immaculately decorated.  One of them asked, "Erin, is this weird for you, being here, with all this around you?" (referring to all the beautiful dishes, pictures, ornaments).  "It's not weird," I replied, "just different.  Zambia and the US are 2 different worlds."

Reflecting back on that statement, I feel like, in some respect that is true.  Zambia and the US are different. The cultures are different, the way you greet people is different, the opportunities and resources available are different.  But, in some respects, they are the same.  

They are filled with people finding their way in life, people who need to be loved and feel valued.  People who struggle, who lose jobs. People who want the best for their children, who work hard so that the next generation can grow up healthy.

We love both worlds and will now take pieces of both with us wherever we go.

Bloomfield, NY