More updates on the secondary school construction

This just in from Will's blog:

"The bathroom has been finished, the interior and exterior walls plastered, and plumbing fixtures installed. The only remaining items to check off in there are finishing the tile for the urinal and the installation of the remaining electrical equipment. The exterior of the existing structure is currently being prepped for plastering, and we have finished a small portion of the building to give ourselves a picture of how it can be expected to turn out."

I can't wait to get there and see for myself!

Burning Torch for Cura... Again!

The wonderful people at Burning Torch keep Cura Orphanage in their hearts at every turn... This time, they're donating a percentage of proceeds at their upcoming Grand Opening event. We are so thankful!

New Shoes!

Coach Gilbert picked up the donation of new shoes from our couriers today, and delivered them safely to the Cura Orphanage main office (in the background) to prep for distribution. Many thanks to the generous folks in Virginia who made this possible!

Note, too, that the jersey Gilbert is wearing matches the ones that are on their way for the children. They'll be a properly outfitted team soon enough!

Seven Weeks Away

These are the latest photos from the secondary school construction site -- on track to finish by late July!

Self-Portrait with Cura Top

I'm wearing my Burning Torch Pendjari Top today, counting down to my Cura return! You can buy yours (and consider joining me there someday) here:

http://www.burningtorchinc.com/boutique/Pendjari-Top.html

Good Sportsmanship

Another Saturday, another match for Cura United. Good sportsmanship and good, clean fun -- what could be better?

Matching team jerseys, you say?

Okay! They're on their way...

Library Books from Half a World Away

A retiring elementary school teacher in Virginia has donated 13 boxes of children's books for the Cura Library! We're exploring shipping options and would welcome your suggestions...