Sharing Our Experiences from Damien House 2012

We are already beginning plans for Damien House 2013 - July 28 - August 3, 2013. Here are some quotes and notes from the students who traveled on the trip this year!

“The peace birds are something I really treasure. They remind me of Ecuador.” – LP

“Ester, one of the ladies, asked me what colors I’d like in a bracelet. I was so surprised – 2 days later, she finished it!” – LT

“With the clothing drive, it was cool to see some of my old clothes and shoes going to people. In the U.S., you never see where it goes.” –LT

“I loved how happy the patients were when they put on shoes or found clothing they really liked.” – SB

“I really enjoyed every single moment.” – SB

“The biggest thing I learned in Ecuador was how important relationships are.” – JL

“Abel and Aide inspire me.” “Two people whose lives have been transformed by education.” – JL

“It was how easily we make friends with people we don’t know, and how much they welcomed us in.”- CR

1.    What are you doing this year?

-        Bring awareness of Hansen’s

-        Morning assembly

-        I pray for the people I met every night/ more prayerful life

-        Bracelets, angels - look at them

-        Fb pictures

-        Military showers

-        Not waste food

-        Being nicer and more kind to people

-        Wear the jewelry

-        *living simply!   -- needs vs. wants

2.    One word to describe –

-        Ecua-fresh – everything was so fresh and beautiful

-        Love   -- first thing you see when you walk in

-        Special/unforgettable – avocado!

-        Happiness – the people at Damien /ASP’s were so welcoming

-        Smile – first thing you saw was a smile

“...how those children were pursuing their education with so little.”

“Finding ways to bring Ecuador into your life, a little each day.”

“Everything was about how blessed they are by God.”

“Every day, Ecuador looked more and more beautiful.”