Diana's quest

Diana has been my dear friend for 22 years. She has held my newborn babies right after my husband. She has gone on trips with me. She has stayed in the hospital with me. She has helped my kids learn to swim. She has held my hand when the climb was too steep. She is the first one to roll her eyes over my germ phobia :) We have watched endless movies, exchanged countless gifts, eaten an insane amount of Mexican food, received who knows how many pedicures, cried occasional tears, and perhaps most importantly, laughed extraordinary amounts of laughter. Diana has been the most wonderful friend, but she is also the most wonderful person. She is loving, giving and has the most generous heart. I have to tell you about her amazing quest, because it is very important. 

This is Diana and her *awesome* husband Larry. Many years ago, while still raising their 3 kids and just after completing her RN degree, Diana went as a volunteer nurse on an expedition to Ethiopia, Africa. She and Larry took their whole family. It touched their hearts so much, Diana and Larry decided that helping the people of Ethiopia was their personal quest. They have since gone on many expeditions - usually twice a year. In fact, Diana eventually became the person in charge of them. And now, after more hard work than you could possibly imagine, Diana has finally launched her own non-profit organization for the people of Africa! The website is up and it is a beauty! So well done and so informative! You must go visit to see what her work is all about! Click below!

ENGAGE NOW AFRICA

Engage Now focuses on 5 main areas: to empower the women of the villages (the ones who really get things done) through micro-credit programs, to teach about basic health care and immunizations, to get clean water to the villages.....

..... to help with orphan support.....

..... and to help with education for all village children.

In May/June of 2009 my oldest son Daniel was an intern for Diana, as he is studying education in third world countries. He will always be so grateful to her for that amazing opportunity. It touched him deeply. He loved Ethiopia, especially the people. Please take some time to look at Diana's site and the difference she is making.