tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.comments2023-11-20T21:40:52.895-08:00Lonny WardMelissa Wardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01455648873697145546noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-13261619824728695912021-10-12T15:13:22.496-07:002021-10-12T15:13:22.496-07:00Lonny, What a beautiful experience. The older I g...Lonny, What a beautiful experience. The older I get, the more I realize the value of focus. Thank you for the reminder.T E Warehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221073514862063718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-70076477798729945532021-07-20T12:12:20.877-07:002021-07-20T12:12:20.877-07:00Beautiful, inspiring post, Lonny! Thank you for sh...Beautiful, inspiring post, Lonny! Thank you for sharing this story!Bruce and Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186322322533104964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-85065019631194514822021-07-17T13:08:53.369-07:002021-07-17T13:08:53.369-07:00It's the little things that we do in love that...It's the little things that we do in love that have a far reaching effect, your team is doing a great job, much appreciated, the rains God willing will finally comeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16281409540802200352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-52790468316059429192015-05-15T19:46:33.184-07:002015-05-15T19:46:33.184-07:00I agree with the whole bathroom thing;)I agree with the whole bathroom thing;)Ucansmile:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18409512121321092971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-48279563139635470292015-05-15T19:38:09.110-07:002015-05-15T19:38:09.110-07:00Great examples! Endure to the end! Keeping bearing...Great examples! Endure to the end! Keeping bearing testimonies, you are beloved children of God.<br>You guys are great examples of SERVICE, FAITH AND DEDICATION!<br>My superstars!Ucansmile:)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-46711600828858379352014-10-03T15:18:40.985-07:002014-10-03T15:18:40.985-07:00Impressive!Impressive!Bruce and Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17186322322533104964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-42903536740170997522014-02-22T21:24:48.397-08:002014-02-22T21:24:48.397-08:00I did not have an opportunity to work with those b...I did not have an opportunity to work with those breeds. Tell us about them.Lonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10824771329074685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-86178581134374998922014-02-12T06:03:30.025-08:002014-02-12T06:03:30.025-08:00What about Fogera, Begait, Sheko, Abigar......bree...What about Fogera, Begait, Sheko, Abigar......breeds?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-7879646158935101322014-01-01T10:28:58.127-08:002014-01-01T10:28:58.127-08:00I think you amazing and inspiring and have a heart...I think you amazing and inspiring and have a heart of gold. So very glad our paths crossed in a crowded airport in the Netherlands and took us to Africa together. What a blessed opportunity! Good luck in 2014 as you continue to serve and grow. Amy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02082601532586279590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-78347891392601334022013-12-29T20:46:46.287-08:002013-12-29T20:46:46.287-08:00God will bless you and your family Lonny for doing...God will bless you and your family Lonny for doing his work and for the sacrifices you have all made. We love, respect and admire all of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-37819458566907516382013-08-23T19:48:12.029-07:002013-08-23T19:48:12.029-07:00Linsay,Great question. The plastic cisterns work w...Linsay,<br>Great question. The plastic cisterns work well at first however they have severe weaknesses. It is easier for vandals to break off the valves, cut holes in the tank, etc. When water is scarce people do strange things. The plastic also deteriorates over time in the intense equatorial sun.<br>As you pointed out when the locals build it themselves they own it and know how to repair it. The tanks are better maintained. If an NGO puts in a plastic tank and for some reason it doesn't work the locals generally leave it alone waiting for the NGO to come back and fix their (the NGO's) tank. Ownership is a very important part of helping lift the people.<br>Lonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10824771329074685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-70128508085117159832013-05-29T21:36:33.304-07:002013-05-29T21:36:33.304-07:00Just curious, what advantage do concrete cisterns ...Just curious, what advantage do concrete cisterns provide over a ready-made water catchment unit? An NGO I interned with in Ethiopia provided schools with the latter. I can see for example, that with the concrete ones, the locals have opportunities for greater ownership, they can engage themselves and give their own labor to complete it. Any other benefits... like longevity of the final product maybe? Thanks! lindsology@gmail.comLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234037429443245831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-9090805896410243762012-12-19T06:06:57.843-08:002012-12-19T06:06:57.843-08:00I love how you decribe the apex of the meeting as ...I love how you decribe the apex of the meeting as "You can see the bull waiting in the background for his key role in the negotiations." ;)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741563490118211283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-46911894626771855362012-07-12T07:09:24.550-07:002012-07-12T07:09:24.550-07:00Lonny,Keep up the good work with your "real p...Lonny,<br><br>Keep up the good work with your "real passion". It is commendable.<br><br>All the best,<br><br>Ron SpratlingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-24385706449854030062011-11-05T10:07:29.647-07:002011-11-05T10:07:29.647-07:00Absolutely Ingrid! As a matter of fact, I need to ...Absolutely Ingrid! As a matter of fact, I need to get some updates done on this website and get your site listed, too. Can you send me the link?<br><br>Thanks!<br>ErikaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741563490118211283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-70079418341782657232011-11-03T04:43:20.942-07:002011-11-03T04:43:20.942-07:00Erika, can I link this to our Koins for Kenya blog...Erika, can I link this to our Koins for Kenya blog? I love to have the perspectives of expeditioners on the Koins blog, so it is not always just mine. I am so glad Lonny could go to Kenya. It really takes being there to see the potential. I think he has much to add to the Koins equation. Thanks! Ingrid V. info@koinsforkenya.orgUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906935763361398370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-83445877602073894642011-09-07T00:01:17.746-07:002011-09-07T00:01:17.746-07:00How wonderful, the faith to move mountains is aliv...How wonderful, the faith to move mountains is alive and well in a woman in Liberty, Utah. Well done sister! -Linda Allisonbunchahamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338185584159241440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-39254378974536316282011-07-19T10:23:05.859-07:002011-07-19T10:23:05.859-07:00Be sure to watch the video on the left of the stor...Be sure to watch the video on the left of the story - its really wonderful to see their interactions. Beautifully done!<br><br>Link to video: http://www.standard.net/media/video?clipId=6059463&topVideoCatNo=112028&autoStart=trueUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741563490118211283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-6075625889123067142011-02-18T21:15:58.882-08:002011-02-18T21:15:58.882-08:00We are so proud of you Lonny. You are doing a won...We are so proud of you Lonny. You are doing a wonderful service to the Ethiopian people. I admire your determination and willingness to help educate the families on how to become more self suffient. I know that what you are doing is truly the Lord's work in motion. Take care and may You feel the joy that comes from serving others. We love you. Auntie Gaye Cifranic-Millsnursegaillynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07431496107859979735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-66824818250369847872010-11-16T09:59:24.915-08:002010-11-16T09:59:24.915-08:00Crystal,Thanks! You are right on. The best gift m...Crystal,<br>Thanks! You are right on. The best gift my parents gave me was teaching me how to work. I now realize how much harder it is to teach our children than to just do it ourselves or pay someone to do it for us.Lonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10824771329074685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-10255334943461075182010-07-26T08:57:47.004-07:002010-07-26T08:57:47.004-07:00Lonny, we have had our kids out every day weeding...Lonny, we have had our kids out every day weeding, having just moved to a new home where the yard needs a lot of work. That hard work ethic is crucial- but not always easy to teach (we are learning with our kids!) Keep up the great work!Crystal Barlownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-11498392238581077672010-07-20T09:27:44.631-07:002010-07-20T09:27:44.631-07:00Abia,Kabeli is the term used in Ethiopia for small...Abia,<br>Kabeli is the term used in Ethiopia for small villages so Kabeli Leaders are the political and religious leaders of the village.<br>~LonnyLonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10824771329074685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-91502871564304285292010-06-14T00:09:15.993-07:002010-06-14T00:09:15.993-07:00hi, my name is Abia Kabeli and I am South African....hi, my name is Abia Kabeli and I am South African. What is the Kabeli Leaders?wancarerlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712042832402129060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-65081065533249792802010-01-22T19:04:57.487-08:002010-01-22T19:04:57.487-08:00Just enjoying your log of events. What a great op...Just enjoying your log of events. What a great opportunity to have your son there with you. It must be frustrating to have the poor results with the cows. I'm sure you'll figure it out. Hang in there.<br><br>AlanAlan and Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13322966318059643471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481480322357714597.post-76665003946204901442010-01-13T10:57:35.209-08:002010-01-13T10:57:35.209-08:00Wow, Joseph, I can't believe you had the best ...Wow, Joseph, I can't believe you had the best lasagna you have ever eaten in ETHIOPIA!! What's up with that??? ;) So much for not eating any meat while you're there, huh?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741563490118211283noreply@blogger.com