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IGNITING A SPARK WITHIN
Our director (and my sister) Kelley Whitis was asked to speak at a local theatre where 7 writers share their personal narratives on one subject. Kelley's was JUSTICE. She moved the sold out audience to tears and...
Written by sumatime on December 8, 2011
Rising from the ashes...
The phoenix has long been presented as a symbol of rebirth, immortality, and renewal. A rising from the ashes. That is the best way for me to describe how my life has been ever since returning from Kenya....
Written by sumatime on October 1, 2011
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder....
It's been three weeks since our return to Los Angeles from Kenya. How time flies. It has taken a while for us (and our footage) to decompress. We captured soooooo many hours and soooo many stories. I know those...
Written by sumatime on April 17, 2011
I don't believe in goodbyes...
I prefer to say see you later! Sitting on the flight headed back to Los Angeles, the tears will not stop streaming down my face. At the UNICEF meeting we had last week, they mentioned how the children who live in...
Written by sumatime on March 25, 2011
Hello Mr. Prime Minister!
On our last full day here, we had the wonderful opportunity to meet Kenya's Prime Minister, Mr. Ralia Odinga, thanks to Kenya's Consul General in Los Angeles, Ambassador Dr. Wenwa Akini. We were thrilled when...
Written by sumatime on March 24, 2011
Rockin with the Rhythm of the Rain
Kenya's rainy season began a few days ago...so glad that we came prepared with our Wellies! Thanks Mercy for the heads up. It's funny because it seems as though the rain is on a very tight schedule. It rolls in...
Written by sumatime on March 21, 2011
Bumps in the Road
On our journey to Meru, we hit many bumps in the road. One of which I think made one of the nuts on our brake compressor fall off three hours into the trip. Thankfully, David (our amazing driver/ security/...
Written by sumatime on March 16, 2011
Can you hear me now?
Communication is in my opinion one of the most importan t factors in any relationship....whether it is personal or professional. Yet we take it forgranted now a days. Coming to Kenya, we knew we would...
Written by sumatime on March 12, 2011
Be careful!
"Be careful!" "Be safe!" were the words I kept hearing when i told people about our trip to begin filming in Kenya. And it wasn't even those that were close to us (which would be expected because they care so...
Written by sumatime on March 11, 2011
NAIROBI, Jet Lag and Baby love!
So this is going to be short and sweet for now...have to jet off to the baby home to commence DAY 2 of filming. Our layover in London was wonderful....we were all so exhausted that it felt a bit foggy even...
Written by sumatime on March 10, 2011
