Tuesday March 30, 2010
Today was a very windy day! Lots of sand flying everywhere!
Despite all the wind/sand tornadoes, our team managed to finish painting the outside panels, build and sheet all the exterior walls, as well as all the end walls. We received LOTS of help from all our […]
Archive for March, 2010
Windy Work Site for RFC Youth
Published by March 31st, 2010 in FB, Participant Blogs and Mexico. 3 CommentsRFC Youth Group Starts Their Hero Holiday in Mexico
Published by March 30th, 2010 in FB, Participant Blogs and Mexico. 7 CommentsRFC Youth Mexico Trip
Saturday & Sunday March 27th
& 28th
We have arrived safely in Vicente Guerrero, Mexico! But our journey was not without adventure! It started with a hoodie left on the plane in LA, and then Sofia, our Mexican team member, (she was an exchange student at our school and decided to join us […]
Thoughtful Trip Home For The Penticton Crew
Published by March 30th, 2010 in FB, Participant Blogs, Mexico and Other Sites. 0 Comments As the bus rolls north I sit here reflecting on the last eleven days as I prepare for the two day drive back
home. Today is the beginning of the last leg in what is now my fifth trip to Mexico – my Hawaii.
I can think of many words to describe this latest journey, not the least of which would be awesome!
Awesome TEAM, awesome staff, awesome “home away from home”, awesome family (how else do you
describe a dad who wanted the front of his new home ‘grande’ graffitied with the names of the TEAM),
awesome beach day(s), awesome “holy mole that’s hot” Mexican food, awesome church family (our
second project), awesome times around the fire and in the living room reflecting on life and our place in
it.
Each trip has left its own unique signature upon me and this trip has been no different. This has been the smallest
group so far but the small group allowed us to be together for all activities and this facilitated great
conversation and openness in our ability to share our experiences with one another. We shared tears
together, asked “soul searching” questions, were humbled by the humility of the people, and laughed so
much our jaws ache.
As the lush green hills flash by, the excitement of heading south eleven days ago has given way to
sadness – yes even tears – as we head north. I have never looked forward to this leg of the journey on
any of my trips and I take great comfort in knowing that my sadness is being shared by eighteen other
incredibly awesome people. Each “Blessed to be a blessing”, having received far more than we gave.
Les Clarke - Group Leader
...continue readingBrianna’s Fundraising Success
Published by March 23rd, 2010 in Fund Raising Success Stories and Front Page. 0 Comments
I attended a Hero Holiday last summer to the Dominican Republic for 10 days and loved it! I has never felt so at home with a group of people that I had never met. When I came home, I felt satisfied with my experience and thought that I wouldn’t go back. The more I thought about my experience and how it had affected me, the more I began thinking about doing a trip again. My parents at first were against this because they wanted me to work as much as I could in the summer, since I will be going away to University in the fall. Finally, after a lot of convincing my parents approved. I decided that I would apply for the internship program in the DR. The first day that the applications came out, I filled mine out and sent it! I was so ecstatic when I received that e-mail that I had been accepted!
When my church heard about me going on a Hero Holiday again, they immediately agreed to support me and raise as much money as possible towards the trip. I felt so blessed that they would be willing to help me with something that I am so passionate about. We started planning all the activities that would be offered throughout the months of December until April. The fundraisers included, a Spaghetti Dinner (which was a huge success), Music Night, Supper and Movie Night, Penny drive, Brick-by-Brick fundraiser and a Yard Sale. The amount of funds raised so far has been very overwhelming and I am so appreciative of everyone’s hard work.
Since almost all of the funds are raised I am becoming very excited about the trip, the friends I am going to meet and all of the memories that I am going to have for a lifetime. It is so exciting to know that I get to do what I am so passionate about, NOW!! I do not do a lot of things on my own and don’t think that I could have done this unless I went last summer and met all of the wonderful people that are dedicated to this organization. I am so thrilled to be able to spend a month making a difference in the world with some of the most amazing people that I have ever met!
A Brand New School Ready for Class!
Published by March 23rd, 2010 in FB, Participant Blogs, Mexico and Student Zone. 0 CommentsLast Tuesday when we arrived in Mexico, I had no idea what to expect and how much this trip would change my perspective on so many things. Now, on the final day, I can take a moment to look back and let the trip sink in. I learned so much more in these last 10 […]
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