Simba

We got the best birthday gift from my parents possible, considering I sold my car a couple of years ago when I moved to Africa. They purchased a new Kathy-mobile in May, and saved the old minivan for us, knowing we'd be coming home to travel. We picked out the name Simba, Swahili for lion, because we needed something strong and ferocious to help us drive defensively on the highway. And she's has already served us well; we've spent the last 10 days on the road, from Texas to Kansas to Ohio and back, and we couldn't be more pleased with her strength. When I was in high school, I said I'd never drive a minivan, but these days we're both grateful for this thoughtful and generous gift, and plan to drive this Lion until she's a tired ole beast....speaking to everyone who will listen to us about the angels of Tarime, Tanzania.