Welcome to Flight #2012. We are prepared to take off to Guayaquil, Ecuador. Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secured and locked in an upright position. Should we lose Altitude under pressure during the flight, reach up and pull down a Prayer. Prayers will automatically be activated by Faith. Once your Faith is activated you can assist other passengers. There will be NO BAGGAGE allowed on this flight. The Captain (God) has cleared us for takeoff. Destination: GREATNESS.
Less than 10 weeks until Ecuador, and I can hardly wait! While I’m a bit nervous about traveling so far without my family, I’m positive that I will have a great time and learn a lot with my new friends. I am very excited to use my Spanish-speaking skills and to immerse myself in the Ecuadorian culture while helping the people at Damien House, and I know that I will come home as a changed person. I can’t wait to hear the patient’s stories, to tell them mine, and to form new friendships. Each time I think about visiting Damien House this summer I reflect and say a little prayer, asking God for guidance and strength to be a light for others. I am so lucky to have the countless blessings I have, and I am really anxious to share them with the people of Ecuador. I know that they will teach me so much during the week I’m there.
As school is beginning to wind down, our Ecuador preparations are speeding up! We were all super excited to hear that plane tickets have officially been booked. Our weekly meetings always have several surprises in store—whether it’s learning something about a new friend, a new prayer, how to pronounce a new Spanish word, or brainstorming fundraising ideas. This past weekend, we held our first fundraiser—a jewelry sale and it was a huge success. We raised over $400!
One upcoming event we have planned is a Chick-Fil-A night on Monday, May 7th from 5-7pm; please consider coming out to support us! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our fundraising events so far; our goal is becoming more obtainable every day. Please continue to keep all of us in your prayers as we prepare to embark for the journey of a lifetime.
Carolyn and Lizzie speaking at the 7:30 Mass slot of Fellowship Sunday.
Our flyers and collection jar - thanks Ann Marie!
The posters in the church measure how far along we are to our goal :)
Casey speaking at the 9:00 Mass slot of Fellowship Sunday.
One upcoming event we have planned is a Chick-Fil-A night on Monday, May 7th from 5-7pm; please consider coming out to support us! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our fundraising events so far; our goal is becoming more obtainable every day. Please continue to keep all of us in your prayers as we prepare to embark for the journey of a lifetime.
Ecuador Mission Trip 2012, start packing your bags…we’re just about cleared for takeoff.
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