Alece Ronzino

July 30, 2009

Life in Africa

my africa

Alece Ronzino

July 30, 2009

Life in Africa

I painted a portrait of my beautiful Africa. Want to meet her?

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“Faith isn’t an epidural. It’s a midwife who stands next to me, saying, “Push. It’s supposed to hurt.” ”

— Brené Brown

tweets

e v e r y t h i n g • c h a n g e s an annual lesson in learning to hold loosely... https://t.co/oILqBo86Gi
about 2 days ago
Best Spotify playlist for a party (all ages)… GO!
about a month ago
Table to farm. Farm to table. Last night’s @out_inthefield dinner at #RenfrowFarms was exquisite! -… https://t.co/FmYYKrY5Qv
about a month ago

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e v e r y t h i n g • c h a n g e s
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an annual lesson in learning to hold loosely...

Let me keep my distance, always, from those
who think they have the answers.

Let me keep company always with those who say
"Look!" and laugh in astonishment,
and bow their heads.
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// Mary Oliver //

“Don’t you ever get tired?”
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She asked this question of @TheExodusRoad’s India Director after hearing about the uphill, overwhelming battles his team faces daily: the 24 hours of travel by train or bus to get to cases, the tip-offs by corrupt police, the sheer numbers of victims, the horrific abuse they witness. His answer was quick and emphatic.
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“Tired? Yes, yes, I get tired. I get tired of traveling and taking care of everything and missing my family. I do get tired of all that. But I never, never get tired of rescuing these girls. I will never get tired of that.”
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There are few people I respect and admire as much as this man and the other men and women on @TheExodusRoad’s team, actively pushing freedom forward in some of the darkest corners of the earth. Their resiliency and determination and passion—their unwavering hope amidst unspeakable circumstances—inspire me beyond measure. They disturb me in good and hard ways. They challenge me deeply. And, even when I’m not even sure I want it, they stir hope in my heart.
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I’m fairly certain they will do the same for you.
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Do yourself a favor and follow @TheExodusRoad. Dig in. Learn more. Be inspired. Let yourself be challenged. And allow hope to disturb you.
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📸: @TheExodusRoad #EndSlavery #TogetherWeCan #HumanTrafficking #RescueIsComing #SocialJustice #ModernSlavery #EmpoweringRescue #Hope #OneWord365

Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.
// Rumi //

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