Thought I’d just put a really quick post up, especially for our parents at home! Everyone has arrived at Sosua safe and sound. Going for a nap. We’ve been awake for a very long time! The weather is perfect! All your kids say, “hi” and they miss you already:)
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So glad to hear that everyone arrived safe and sound - missed you on Canada Day. Enjoy yourself Courtney and remember that we are very proud of all of you. Love you - and it is really quiet in the house!
Mum
Hello Emily,
We were glad to hear that all of you have arrived safely. We are missing you already too! Everyone was asking for you at the Canada Day Celebration…missed you not being there. Have a great time, we love you tonnes.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Donny & Gil xxxx oooo
Hello there
I’m Ashleys Davis’s Brother. she goes to the dominican republic from fergus she is with classmates from CWDHS just wondering if she having fun…as i told her at home she will have so much fun speaking spanish(I think) and on the trip i will need a Spanish dictionary to know what she is saying well ashley hope your having a great time
From
Her Brother:
Joseph Davis
Glad to see that they have made it to Sosua. I hope that Jeannine is getting over her cold.
Papa
Glad to hear you have arrived. Have a wonderful time and keep in touch. We called your cell put could not get connected. Call us when you get a chance. Love you much xoxoxoxox
Hi Sweetie, glad you and your friends have arrived. Take care and have a wonderful time. Miss you much, love us all. …
Thanks Cathy for submitting the safe arrival while you were dead on your feet. Hope everyone has had a good nap and are ready for the work ahead. Brianna: Canada Day was cool (like cold) not many people in the water but Chelsey was at the beach all day. Dylan is now at curling camp. We do miss you but are happy you are where you want to be. Good luck, take care, work safe and have fun!
I wish I was there:(
Thanks for posting these blogs, Cathy. We’ll be anxiously awaiting news of our wonderful, freshly-graduated, leader-in-training heroes from Nanoose Bay and Parksville, and of all your heroes from across our great country. It’s a fantastic job they’re doing but I miss them already, too.
I AM THE FIRST ONE TO WRITE!! WOOHOO!!!!
I MISS THE SCHEFFEES ALREADY!!
I LOVE YOU!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
GUYS, I AM THE FIRST TO WRITE ON THE BLOG!!! WOOHOO!!
HOW MUCH DO I CARE???
I MISS THE SCHEFFEES ALREADY!!
I LOVE YOU THREE!! XOXOXO
Glad to hear you all made it safe and sound, Hope everyone is having the time of their lives. Be safe, and have fun
hey babe hope you got there ok tell everyone in your room i said hey … hope you have fun
love you so much.
love jeff
So glad to hear that everyone arrived safe and sound and here’s hoping that today was a great one for you. Just to let you know it is really quiet without you Court!
Mum (Jane)
Hey this message is for Jamie Preston…my brother…just wrote to say hi…have a good time buddy can’t wait for you to come back home…have a good time…proud of you man…cya
Thanks for letting us know everyone arrived safely. Attention Katrina and Melissa…..Gramp and I say hi and love ya; now let the adventures begin!
hey Laura
we are so proud of your decision to make this very worthwhile trip. Be happy and stay safe..
Love Dad, Mom and Scottie….and Cloe and Rookie…and Hokey and Pokey
xoxoxo
Hey Kathy!
We miss you so much. Hope you get some sleep today.
Dad found this awesome cabin in the mountains. He’ll take you there when you get back.
Mom (M.D.)
Hi Everyone! I hope you’re enjoying your first few days in the DR. I really wish I could be there with you.
Participants: pretend that your team leaders are cool, that will make them feel great and everyone will have a better trip.
Team Leaders: You’re cool!
Cathy: You’re cool too!
Everyone: Tell Cathy she’s cool
P.S. Did I mention that I really wish I could be there??
Hi Sarah! Glad to hear you got to DR safely. Hope you had a good rest day and are headache free. Have fun tomorrow on your first day of the real work. Miss you!
Love Mom, Dad, Jess and Shep
HI Katrina. I’m so happy that you arrived safe and sound. Be safe, my darlin. We’re so proud of you.
Love you so much,
Mom
xoxoxxox
Pretty QUIET here…Hope it’s everything you dreamt it would be. Remember water & sunscreen.
Love you around the world & back again Mom Dad Papa & Nanny Glo
Hi Kyle!
Glad to hear you arrived safely….. Hey to Melissa…. hope those movies downloaded on your ipod ok.
Remember……… emails every day or else!
DJ keeps looking out the window for you. Sassy’s still sleeping on your bed.
Missing you loads already…..stay safe and take care
Thanks for the daily notes Cathy…….really appreciate your efforts
Love Mum & Dad
Hi, Rebecca! Glad to hear you arrived safely. Hope you had a good trip. We’ve been thinking about you lots. Abby was quite upset that you weren’t here to play with her but after some explanation of what good things you and your friends were doing to help others, she seemed to understand and was quite proud of you.
Have a great time! Hello to Ashley and Jamie, too.
Love Mom and Danny
Hi Rikki! Hope you’re getting some sleep and adjusting to all that sunshine!
We miss you but are proud that you’re there doing awesome things.
Remember we love you very much!
Mom and Dad
Courtney and Zach
We are so proud of you both! So glad you arrived safe and sound. Enjoy every moment because the time will pass so quickly. Work hard, love hard, play hard! Remember take lots of pictures!!!
Miss you!
Love Mom and Dad xoxo
love you lots ashley and we miss you already
and the chics also ( katrina, lorne )
be save girls
all our love
leanne and kari
OLA ASHLEY DAVIS!!!MOTHER HERE!!IT IS 9 A.AM. TUESDAY THE 3RD I AM IN GALT USING A COMPUTER IN THE GOVERNMENT BUILDING TO SEND THIS TO YOU.I CANNOT PROMISE I CAN WRITE EVERY DAY-BUT I WILL DO MY BEST.I TRUST THAT YOU ALL ARRIVED SAFELY IN THE WEE HOURS OF MONDAY MORNING!I HAVE YOUR PICTURE ON MY LIVING ROOM TABLE ALONG WITH AN ANGEL AND A CANDLE-WHICH I LIT WHEN YOUR FLIGHT LEFT THEN LEFT IT TILL YOU LANDED.I WILL DO THIS WHEN YOU RETURN AS WELL.HOW DID YOU LIKE THE MARSHMALLOW CLOUDS?!!WHAT DO YOU THINK OF FLYING?I HOPE YOU HAVE A SUPER DEE DUPER TOTALLY AWESOME EXPERIENCE THERE IN THE DOMINICAN.PICTURES!!!!I NEED PICTURES!!!I AM SO VERY HAPPY THAT YOU GET TO HAVE THIS WONDERFUL ADVENTURE AND AM PROUD OF YOU.PICTURES!!!!WELL ANGEL GIRL MUST GO-I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH-HAVE A TERRIFIC TIME OLA FOR NOW!!LOVE MOMXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXETC!!BY THE WAY-PICTURES!!!!!!!
Hey me again Ash!I really have to get off this computer but i am having fun looking at where you are what you are going to be doing-where you are staying(you know-Mom stuff!!)Oh my word Ashley I am sooooo jealous of the place you are staying at-beautiful!!I want to be there!!!PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!Get pictures of YOU in them too.Well-signing off for today have to go to work in a few hours-not very exciting compared to where you are though.soo-God bless you all there-keep well dont work too hard WEAR YOUR HAT-PLEASE!!!!!!! and of course PICTURES!!!!!!!Mother!!!XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOETC
hey…Scheffee’s!
jsut wanted to let you guys know I miss you guys and i hope you guys arent getting burnt!
I think it is wonderful what you guys are doing..and keep up the good work! and dont worry katelyn nothing is happening in Oshawa!
I misss you so much
Love: Laurel Borthwick xoxox
dont forget to take lots fo pictures
Hey Ladies….
I hope you having a unbelievable time and not getting sunburnt….not much is happening here, and I think it is amazing what you are doing..so keep up the great work and i miss you!
Love: Laurel xoxox
HEY YOU TWO…HOPE YOU HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE AND ENJOYING EACH DAY TO THE FULLEST!
LOVE YOU, MISS YOU AND ARE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL DAILY!
Love from the gang at home.
Mom and Dad, Rueben, Amanda, Rachel…Elmo and the Crazy Cats
Mom and Dad, Ryan, A.J. Jazz, Blue and Red.
Fireworks has kept Jazz’s tail between her legs!…hey Loo the pond is in…yippee yi ye!
Nellie
Hi everyone (especially Sabrina:-)
glad all is well, have fun and remember the importance of you trip.
Cheers
mom
Hi Kristen,
Hope you had a great flight! Your BBQ celebration was awesome!! Thinking of you & all the wonderful adventures ahead for you. Make great friends & memories. Thinking of You and we are very proud of your committments to help the children of Sosua. Have fun building.. Love & Kisses The Batemans
HOLLAAAAAAAAAA to my baby Jamieeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE A TON OF FUNNNNNNNNN…..we’re missing youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu lottssssssss
Luv,
ainsley
Yo Big Red (Morgan). Whitecourt just isn’t the same without you (sniff, sniff). Hope you’ve managed to catch up on a little sleep. Pretty nice hotel eh? I’ve been there before. It’s just a short drive to the property we used to own in Teramar Estates.
May you keep the memories of your experiences there close to your heart and always appreciate what you have been priviledged enough to have received in this life. Hopefully you continue to remind the rest of us not to take for granted all that we have been fortunate enough to be blessed with. Work hard, enjoy your time there, and know that we love you and are all so very proud of you for participating in such a fantastic and worthwhile project.
Love Mom,Ruben, Megan, Ryley, and the Furball
P.S. Her Royal Orangeness reminds you to wear your sunscreen and to stay cool!!
Ola-Good morning Ashley It’s Mom on a very dark rainy morning here in Cambridge.I hope you got all caught up on your sleep and are off on another day of learning and adventure.It’s only the 2nd day but already I can’t wait to hear all your wonderful stories.I hope you are using your travel diary,getting as many of your travelling buddies names/addresses as you can.Must go home do my dishes and blah blah!!Have a great day 2 and we’ll talk again soon. Love ya lots- Mom-xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoetc PICTURES!!!!!!!!
Hi Jessie (Falkiner) I hope all is going well We all miss you but I know you will be having a great time and working hard. Love Gran
Krissie!!! I miss you so much girl, but I know you must be having a blast out there! I just want to say that Im very proud of you and because of what you do it inspires me to be a better person. I hope all is well out there and I can’t wait to see you again! Take care krissie, hope to hear from you soon babe! p.s. D.M. is doing great! Love you always bro :)hahaha
Crashhhh!!!!!! I miss you. I hope you’re having fun, take some sweet pictures for me. I bet it’s like a million times hotter there than it is here. : O The people who owned China Buffet are getting evicted! I was sad. Haha I hope you get this, have fun kiddd oxo <3<3
Love,
Cas
Hi Jamie!
Thought you might like to hear from your favourite English Teacher!!! lol! Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and that I am so proud of “you” and this Absolutely wonderful venture that you have embarked upon!
Take care of yourself. I look forward to hearing all about your experience.
Lots of Love,
Ms. Slaney
Hey Ashhhh
I got my report card today haha my average is 74 so im prettttty sure you beat me. Hehe hows the trip?
Love,
Cas
Hey Ashley girl-guess who?!I read Caseys’ message for you-it made me laugh!Anyhoo-Grandma and Grandpa say hello and hope you are having a great time-as do I.Hope you-and all your friends are well ,and I bet having some real life changing experiences.What is the time difference between here and there?I am going to Fergus tomorrow to visit your siblings(remember them?!!)How’s the diary writing going?I have no words to let you know how very happy I am that you decided to go to the Dominican and find out about their way of life-AWESOME kid!Well-take care kiddo,wear your hat,take everything in,know everyone back here loves you,miss you ,and eagerly await to hear all about it!PICTURES!!!!!! MOTHER.xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoetc.
I may have messed up the first time i tried to write on here haha
i thought i was the first person too but i wasnt haha
Jessica I miss you very very very very much! Please dont burn!
But guess what I heard that pale is the new tan!
Everyone else here misses you too!!!
U 3 are doing such a great thing..I am so very proud of you all!
I love Laura
I love Katelyn
I love Jessica
LOVE ALL AROUND!!!!
xoxo Sarah
Just hoping everyone is still happy and healthy but more importantly katelyn, I hope your having an amazing time and it is a great learning experience and I’m looking forward to you coming home and hoping you have some great stories to tell me when you get back:)
love you with all my heart!
Laurel xox
Oh ya we got our reports cards..but no need to worry im sure you did fine:)
I will have to stop checking the blog while I’m at work because I need to compose myself afterwords. The updates are very moving. THANK YOU!
To my troops, I hope your keeping safe and healthy. Make sure you get enough rest because I’m going to want to hear all your stories. Uncle Bill & Uncle Tony are coming tomorrow. Dad is in his glory!
Take care of one another!
All around the world & back again!!
Mom
xoxo
hi to my favorite grandaughter hope your days are all good ones imiss you but at the same time i am so proud of you.this has to be a great eyeopener for you . withall my love grammabozo.
Jamie Preston
Now that i figured this blog out dot dot dot. So i miss you like crazy! I hope your not only having fun, but your learning, teaching, and experiencing everything you can and you will come home viewing life in a whole new way. Take advantage of this new and different world and use it to change the one you left. Love you with all my heart. Best Friends Forever!
Thomasina xoxoxoxoxoxox
P.S: You some how forgot to tell me about that lil thing that happened with you and your brother.
hey jess sorry haven’t wrote in a couple days i have been really tired … working a lot and sleeping the rest of the time … hope your having fun can’t wait to see you
Ashleyyyy tomorrow will be the sixth day in a row of working for me. But at least I get monday off. I miss you kid, I hope you’re still having fun there I’m excited to see the pictures you take. Have fun rafting on the ninth Crash, I bet it will be exciting. Haha. Bahhh kid oxo <3<3
Love,
Cas
hey laddies + evan! hope everythings going fine over there, thigns are chi8lled here, couple get togethers at spurrs and corey frenchs camp last night, beena t camp for a few days n more relaxing coming up,other than that i got my tattoo girls! its so nice, the guy was amazing at it, anyays good luck, ill catch yahs later
miss ya kat, much love beautiful
Hi Rikki
We’re sorry we missed your call on Saturday. Very excited to hear your voice and to know you’re doing great. It’s been a very busy weekend. Wondering if you can email us at all at rhodaandwayne@telus.net.
Love you lots,
Mom and Dad
hello ashley
have you had diarrhea yet? are you taking your medication?
how goes the building? keep the gloves clean and i will be able to return them!
i can’t remember when you are returning so please find your own way home.
hope its not too hot and you aren’t burnt to a crisp.
make sure you remember my present! something fron the DR is fine so long as its expensive.
make sure the cameras DON’T go though airport x-rays or the pictures will be ruined.
the cat misses you too.
love dad
Hi Ashley.. its nicole.. i dont know how to change the name.. so ya if it says dads name.. not my fault.. anyways hows the weather.. and ignore dads note.. hes just trying to embarass you.. but u should rele remember to take that medication.. wouldnt want u running to the bathroom every 5 minutes lolz.. :D.. Madison says Hi and she misses u.. shes always looking for you..
but anyways.. buy me something nice.. o o and Madison.. and i guess ill c u in a few days.
byeee
xoxoNicole And Madisonxoxo
p.s. i quit my job in Guelph.. i now have 2 differnt jobs in fergus (Y)