The ripple effect of the 2009 project has been amazing. We have had visits to our blog from folks living around the globe. They flew to Arctic Village to be flown to different points in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They were told not to walk into the village unless invited so the only way to meet and speak to them was to walk to the runway. Occasionally we would walk out and we were so surprised at the number of people that would say " Bill and Penny, We have heard of you two and your garden project". Then they would say when and where in Alaska they had heard of us.
This project now has a life of it's own and we now must try and keep up. The grant money is going to produce jobs in the village like we had only dreamed of, many jobs! More money will go towards this effort than we even prayed for and Penny knows that I will not let this opportunity pass us by. Even if it means we must move to Alaska we will. How often does one have a chance to be a part of history. We have sacrificed so much time, and money, and more. Now we are seeing why we were called to this mission. Three years ago Penny asked "out of six billion people, why you, why us"? Because they trust and believe and care for us. Penny and I are, and will always be a part of the people of Arctic Village.
1 comment:
dear bill and penny,
I came across your blog while researching Arctic Village, alaska. I am a senior at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania and I am looking for a place to volunteer for my spring break (march 20-28, 2010). Do you have any information about any volunteer projects that I might be able to join in Arctic Village? I know one other school has gone there in the past to volunteer. If you have any information I would greatly appreciate hearing from you! Please e-mail me at: carterm@allegheny.edu. thank you for your time.
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