During the summer of 2009, Jim Griffey brought his entire family to Tanzania to see what Omega was all about. Jim left, knowing he would be returning.
Over the ensuing year, he stayed in touch with his new friend, Stephano and was able to come back to Tanzania to focus on some of his favorite stops.
Brad, Jim's son, was able to join him on this return journey.
Deepening the friendship with Stephano, Brad and Jim were able to meet Stephano's extended family.
Over the ensuing year, he stayed in touch with his new friend, Stephano and was able to come back to Tanzania to focus on some of his favorite stops.
Brad, Jim's son, was able to join him on this return journey.
Deepening the friendship with Stephano, Brad and Jim were able to meet Stephano's extended family.
They spent several days at Sambasha, visiting village homes and encouraging people to come to church. There was painting to be done at the church, so the Griffey guys put their hands to putting some of the finishing touches on the new sanctuary.
The children at Sambasha flocked to Jim and Brad to receive crayolas to use at school.
After making a stop to visit friends in the village of Mswakini, we made the 9 hour drive to Dodoma.
Jim and Brad were able to to share their basketball skills with the Safina Street kids.
Now that the refurbishment of the Safina building is progressing, there was a great need for shelving in several of the rooms. Jim and Brad spent a day working alongside the boys there, building shelves and just having a good time.
Jim says he'll back next year. We certainly hope he does return. The Griffey Family has blessed Omega and Tanzania......sana, sana, sana.
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