Comments for Madagascar School Project Blog

Comment on News From the School by simonne and crew

simonne and crew — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:55:57 +0000

Salutations Kathy!
Glad to know that you are well and that the project is progressing to your liking. I worry that their social interactive skills as well as their relevant subsistance lifestyle education will suffer since the introduction of computers. Cart before the horse? Would you please elaborate in your blog why you think that these computers are the right asset to this community as well as the timing of the introduction of the tool? I do believe that there may be others with similar concerns.
As for us, change is in the air over here…as it always is in my life. We’ll keep in touch.
Love you lots!!!!!
Simonne and Crew

Comment on School Construction Has Begun by Peter K. MacLeod

Peter K. MacLeod — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:09:03 +0000

Cathy, my wife and I toured Madagascar in 2005. One has to travel this country to understand and know the background of what you are doing. Every time our tour bus stopped in a town or village, children ran up and asked for “stylo” “stylo”. That took us a couple of minutes to figure out what they wanted. They wanted pens and pencils–not money. And those that were going to school (Antananarivo etc.) were always dressed in school “uniform”–just like they are at your new school. And when a primary teacher in our group would “entertain” them with fun antics, these children were heaven to watch–all smiles and laughter.
The older boys could run with the bus at a rate that would put olympic runners to shame. Adults would lug huge stones and bricks up hills in bare feet and walk miles with loads one had to see to believe–and of course women with huge loads on their heads that would break our necks. Again, one has to visit Madagascar to truely understand what I am talking about and what you see and deal with daily. And of course the lemurs of any description.
Cathy, what you are doing for those children in Madagascar is far more than an experience of a lifetime for you and your staff. Life changing is an understatement. These children and their parents will always be indebted to you (and they show it)– especially teaching them English — the language of the world.
Oh yes, I got your web site via Professionally Speaking and I’m sure this won’t be the last article on your school in Madagascar.
Peter K. MacLeod, Thornhill, Ontario (donation to follow)

Comment on La construction de l’école a commencé by simonne and crew

simonne and crew — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:27:07 +0000

Always thinking about you!
I’m glad to know that all is proceeding well.
Be proud of yourself; we’re proud of you.
Girls send their love as do I.
See you when you get back?
Anxious to know what your plans for the future are.
Simonne and Crew

Comment on School Construction Has Begun by Sheldon and Rosann

Sheldon and Rosann — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:00:59 +0000

Hi Cathy,
We are so impressed and amazed at the work you are doing. Pat talked about your email in her sermon and it was one of the best I heard! Thanks for keeping us all posted. Good luck during the school opening and we send our love. Blessings Sheldon and Rosann