Hi Friends and Fam!! Sorry its been a few days since I have updated y'all on my adventure in Mozambique. I have really been trying to live in the moment and stay off of technology as much as possible. So let me catch y'all up on what the last few days have looked like. On sunday our day started at six am with a challenging hike up Mount Mojito. When I say challenging I mean there literally was not a path and a local had to guide us along with Wilford, one of Andrews partners in New Horizons. It was mentally and physically exhausting but the view was well worth the amount of times I tripped. I think the only word to describe the peak was peaceful. I could feel my dads presence up there with me and I knew he was proud. On the way up we met a man named Miguel and he defined happiness. He was probably poorer than the poorest person in America but richer in joy than the richest man in America. This made me really think about what quality of life really meant. Is it the amount of money you make? or the mark you leave on the world? Miguel surely left a mark on me and his genuine smile will forever be imbedded in my mind. Along the way up I was lucky enough to steal some of Wilfords time and talk to him about why he joined New Horizons. He told me about how he believed Sustainable business will change the future of Mozambique. By not only making a profit but by making a difference in the lives of others. He explained to me how the word company comes form the meaning of breaking and sharing bread. This is a concept many American "companies' lack. How ironic right. They lack the incentive to share the "bread" or wealth among the entire company. New Horizons is the perfect model of how business and people working together can change the world and end world hunger. When we got back to the bamboo hotel from the hike we found out the whole place was out of water. So no showers for us. I know what your thinking. Ewh. But hey I like to think of this as part of the adventure. The real journey doesn't start until everything goes wrong right? haha we didn't have water for two days but luckily the cold water is working now. I love this place, its grown to become a part of me even in the short amount of time I have spent here. The landscape, language, and people define the word beauty. I have a faith in humanity I had previously doubted. This place shows me love like our God does. I believe he is fiercely present here in the lives of these people. I am really praying I can make a quarter of the difference in this place that it has made in my heart. I will be making a people and photos tab soon so please read and see the people that are changing my life here in Mozambique. Lots and lots of Love from Nampula!!!!! See ya next time friends!!!
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Julie Biosca
5/19/2015 05:35:19 am
Sounds amazing!! -xoxo
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Jennifer
5/19/2015 10:24:15 am
I am so proud of you Jess! I know your dad is watching over you and is proud too. I love you very much!
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AuthorHi I'm Jess!!! I have a soul for traveling and loving people. All kinds of people from all conners of the world from all walks of life. I've left pieces of my heart all over the world. This is my safe space to write all the things on my heart. I hope you find some comfort and encouragement in the words on these pages. Thanks for reading friends (: Archives
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