Letter from Dr. K

Here is a letter from Dr, Karambu that I wanted to share with you as I think it speaks to the leadership, heart and commitment that we hope to nurture and grow and the tremendous possibility it has! Hi Lisa, Thank you for your mail and understanding. I feel peaceful reading your email. And yes, it has been a constant reminder that this thing i started is no longer mine alone - i really love the way it has evolved and the way it has brought many together. That is the goal of this work - creating global partnerships that help us communicate better across cultural divides. Imagine Lisa-IPI has partners virtually in all continents of the World except South America - that is phenomenal!!! And this is just the beginning. So, i honor and thank you for 'BEING' with us and being part of this wonderful work. Like i always say, "IPI is not about building buildings, it is about building community." The buildings are part of that community building - and in the process there is transformation at all levels - intra and interpersonal; intra and intercultural; intra and intercommunity - across the world. In our endeavor to create better communication, we bring this vision and intention to life. It is an intention that comes to 'BE' when we recognize, each one of us, our intricate dance with our humanity. Always being present to our responsibility and roles, and always being present to our limitations. I like the idea of how RACH is beginning - with a vision and intention: a plan. It is an exciting model and I see it transforming things at many levels - and i see it being a more solid project. KACH is beautiful - and it has the greatest 'spirit' in it. You will ove it when you come next year - i am looking forward to that - very much. Blessings and Peace!!! Love, Dr. K

Grown in Detroit

Grown in Detroit ....love this! an amazing initiative transforming how we live and what is possible.....let's get growing!!!

Meru Bound

Heading back to Kenya for a quick trip, before the ski season is in full effect.

This is our last chance to catch up with everyone in Meru and see how everything is going. Purpose of the trip:

-See how the dining hall will be added to the kitchen

-Plan for a half basket ball court. (Oakley eyewear's Christmas present to the kids!!)

-Set up an AI bank account in Meru.

-See if anything else has come up that we need to plan ahead for. New needs.

-Talk to the local workers about their coffee fields/personal development.

-Measure and take photographic survey of the gardens and assessment of what has been accomplished so far.

-Last but not least; we'd promised the kids we'd show up for a quick visit before winter hits! ..and we've been missing them a ton! They just got done a school semester and are all back at KACH..

Thanksgiving " Board meeting"

JP, Lisa and Mikey's brother Brock apre ski.....All of us got together over thanksgiving to discuss next steps for the upcoming year! We hadn't all been together since June.... there were long nights of planning and fun days on Vail's few runs!!