November 26, 2008

I just arrived home Sunday from a ten day stay in Spain on my way back from Ethiopia. Mundo Coropente, the organization that named us “Women who Change the World”, was the perfect example of not only organizational skills but what people working together can do to make a big impact to make the world more fair. Not only are they wonderful as an organization but how lucky I am to have new friends.

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New article from Spanish news

There is a copy of an article from the Spanish news site, ABC.es, available in the Media section.  It’s called:

“Empapada con el orín de otra mujer supe lo que sienten ellas”

Stevie Award Winner!

Becky was recently honored with a “Women Helping Women Award” from the Stevie Awards.  Here is the link.

Voice of American piece

The Trampled Rose is featured on the Voice of America. There is a great video interview as well. Check it out.

November 14, 2008

It’s so hard to know where to start. The process of changing worlds is always a shock to the system. It feels more like changing planets than countries. I left Ethiopia around midnight on Wednesday. The first thing that seemed strange to me was that the airport was playing Christmas music in the middle of summer. Then I realized that just because I left my world in summer you didn’t stop the calendar for me. It is the Holiday season!!!!

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November 10, 2008

It is so hard to believe that three months has almost passed. Every time when I am getting ready to leave I swear some things usually never happen. Maybe this is my New Year’s Resolutions that I was never able to keep. But… I promise myself that next time I will be more careful to take care of myself and that I will understand that planning for rest is as important as planning for meetings. Do you think I can do it?

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November 2, 2008

This week has been full of ups and downs.

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