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Shawn Smith interviews members of Donations and Sewing Crews from Week 2 at Paso a Paso from June 22-29, 2014.
Donations and Sewing Crews Includes:
Judy Higa
Nancy Peabody
Anna Tyler
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Shawn Smith interviews members of Stove Crew 4 from Week 2 at Paso a Paso from June 22-29, 2014.
Stove Crew 4 Includes:
Katie Nice
Jendy Nice
Christina Nice
Moriah Tejada
by Natasha Rehm
Hello, My name is Natasha and I come from Oregon, WI. I’m 27 years old.
The idea for this trip actually came from my mom - she has had some good ideas, but this was probably her best one. I had no idea what to expect in coming to Guatemala. I’ve never been outside of the country much less volunteered for any sort of mission trip. I knew I would be out of my comfort zone due to not speaking much Spanish and not coming from a religious background. The best thing about this trip is that...
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Shawn Smith interviews members of Stove Crew 1 from Week 2 at Paso a Paso from June 22-29, 2014.
Stove Crew 1 Includes:
Rochelle Gonsalves
Shawn Tracey
Victoria Gaston
Melody LaPierre
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by Anna Tyler
Our first night here in Guatemala, at service, we discussed how this work and this mission isn’t about us. I believe it was Damaris who in particular said that God would still show up whether we were here or not. I took this to mean that we are merely the tools that God is choosing to use for the short time that we are here. I fully understood this message today.
Last night I went to bed feeling like I wasn’t enough (I know very little Spanish) and wondering if the women I am teaching are...
Read Moreby Dave Tousley
Today started early 5:20 am. I am not a morning person, but I was up without an alarm at 5:20. Breakfast at 6:00 am and out at our rides to Paso A Paso at 6:30 am. Truth be told I am not usually out of bed until 7 at home. On our way to Paso A Paso we pass by some coffee fields that seem to go on for as far as I can see. As we left Paso A Paso on our way out to install a stove I saw a man at the back of a moped with a big canister strapped to the back. He was scooping out fresh milk into a jar for a family. I never really thought about not having a refrigerator to store milk and needing it delivered to me daily. Most of the families we are serving here don’t have...
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Shawn Smith interviews members of Stove Crew 3 from Week 1 at Hogar Miguel Magone from June 15-22, 2014.
Stove Crew 3 Includes:
Hannah Markquart
Jairo Serrato
Tasha Rehm
Bella Bevilacqua
by Melody LaPierre
What do corrugated aluminum, dried cornstalks, and cement blocks, possibly have in common? Nothing, you say? Add perhaps a strand or two of various thicknesses of wire, a couple well seasoned four by fours (and I’m not talking bandages for those of you who may know I am a nurse)....toss in (why not?) a wing and a prayer, add a healthy dash of faith coupled with a willingness to exert some serious manual labor and you have...
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Shawn Smith interviews members of the Floor Crew from Week 2 at Paso a Paso from June 22-29, 2014.
The Floor Crew Includes:
Rodney Gonsalves
Garland Peabody
Joey Gonzalez
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by Phyllis Austin
What a joy it has been to be part of this all inspiring mission. I expected to come to lend a hand and experience a new culture however, the experience has been far beyond my expectations. Shawn and Damaris do an excellent job of considering everyone’s needs and creating a very welcoming, comfortable and loving environment for all and obviously this brings out the best in people.
The volunteers come from all parts of the USA and come with open hearts and minds and the people of Guatemala extend their entire heart. The smiles are constant and the giving seems endless.
I have naturally been touched by some very special moments. One in particular was...
by Sarah Jacobs
This week has undeniably been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It was my first year participating in a mission trip and I couldn’t have picked a better time in my life to come. As this week comes to a close, I am able to reflect with great joy on the life changing events that occurred these past few days.
To begin, I was extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve with such a wonderful group of people. I truly believe that the members this week epitomized the definition of altruism. Everyone who attended the mission left their home and put their life on hold for a week for one reason: to serve others. I have never been...
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Shawn Smith interviews members of Stove Crew 5 and Donations Crew from Week 1 at Hogar Miguel Magone from June 15-22, 2014.
Stove Crew 5 and Donations Includes:
Jendy Nice
Judy Higa
Reilly Higa
Moriah Tejada
Christina Nice
Deb Freece
Sarah Jacobs
