Goodbyes are never easy. However… the quality of one’s goodbyes says a lot about how one has lived and learned. We recently drove through Mdumezulu with Nicole Jones to visit the community farmers she has been working with while in South Africa. It was a poignant time of intimate greetings and warm wishes. Through this […]
As a single woman living in Kenya in 1995, Kerry was looking for an outlet for physical fitness. She was working full time in the SIM Kenya office and evenings were open for some recreational time. In 1995 there were not many recreational options for women in Nairobi. By word of mouth, she began to […]
We’ve seen some amazing transformation in the sewing area at Seed of Hope. The bright red walls and inviting atmosphere are witnesses to the growth in the women and program. For the last 6 years Kerry has had the incredible privilege of working alongside Ernestina Hlophe to develop the program. A deep friendship has flourished […]
I have a great story to tell…we have 2 new fitness instructors in Bhekulwandle. Mbali and Mandisa have been attending my aerobics class at Seed of Hope for almost 2 years. The two of them were some of the most faithful attenders and so I started to plant the idea in their minds about becoming […]
Africa is known for its vibrant fashion. Lovely prints, thick stiff cotton dresses, gorgeous head scarves, many of us would love to get in touch with our inner African and dress tribal. South Africa in particular is known for its Shwe Shwe cotton patterns and many local women value an original design dress to wear […]
I often tell people that I wouldn’t be exercising regularly if I wasn’t teaching a Body and Soul aerobics class at Seed of Hope. I love everything about Body and Soul Aerobics. The cardio and strength training is exceptionally well choreographed with body mechanics factored in. We get exposed to resistance training and Pilates ensuring […]
Speaking of God’s sufficiency, I love compost. And I love training farmers to make compost. I’ve loved training Zeph to train farmers to make compost!! Compost is an incredible means for farmers to become increasingly successful over time – and it’s free to make! Compost is a tilth improver, supplying humus and nutrients. It holds […]
In 1994 – 95, Kerry lived in Nairobi, Kenya and was first introduced to an amazing fitness program called Body and Soul. In Nairobi, it was held at Nairobi Baptist Church on Ngong road which was a 15 minute walk from where she lived. It took only a few classes to get her hooked on […]
The sewing room at Seed of Hope has been a safe place and a sanctuary for women this past year. They have learnt new skills, developed confidence, shared each other’s burdens, and faced personal fears. Every new year, however, another group of our sewing students are ready to leave the nest and test their wings […]
As my zulu starts to get better I find that I can pick up pieces of conversation. It is not always helpful to catch small pieces because I often get the whole context of the conversation wrong. However, sometimes I do catch a tidbit that is helpful and it opens up some great connections. One […]