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Melanie West Goes East: August 2009
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Melanie West Goes East. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sunday, August 16, 2009. When most people think of the Philippines, they think of the beaches. If only they could see the beauty of the mountains that surround me each day. They are a true gift from God. Melanie West Goes.Mountains. St James High School. These are a few of the St. James High School girls. They are members of my Episcoposse in Kin-iway. On St James da...
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Kate in Colombia: April 2010
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Friday, April 30, 2010. The first day was great. Everyone made shirts and they were so cute! They loved the songs and all got along well. The last two days of VBS went really smoothly. Padre Romero did the bible stories and the kids did a great job drawing the 'three kings':. Sunday was our big VBS wrap up. The kids performed for the congregation and it was GREAT! This week, we ha...
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Kate in Colombia: December 2009
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Christmas Eve in Usme:. Silent night came on while Mary held the baby Jesus with Joseph, the angel Gabriel and padre Romero nearby. Julian and Dilan patiently waiting for Christmas presents! Nelcy and Alejandra loved their new shirts/dolls! Santiago happy about his new shirt and dinosaur! Feliz navidad de usme! Felt like I was there with them! Then, D...
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Kate in Colombia: August 2010
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Friday, August 27, 2010. Last few days in colombia. Sunday: My last Sunday was spent in Soacha. My dad flew in to deliver pillows that were made by kids from my church in Maryland. When we walked into the church, one kid yelled "la gringa! Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Anna moves to bogota and darcy visits! As I waited for Anna at the airport on August 12, I thought back to my arriv...
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Kate in Colombia: September 2010
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Thursday, September 9, 2010. August 24, 2009: I left for Colombia with a big smile on my face, ready for an adventure in Bogota. August 24, 2010: I flew back home to the states with a big smile on my face, knowing that I'll be back to visit Colombia as soon as possible. It was an incredible year! After leaving Bogota at 730am, I arrived in Houston! I started classes the day after ...
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Kate in Colombia: October 2009
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Thursday, October 29, 2009. Operacion de los pumas/dia de las brujas. Our group cheer after working hard: "operacion de los pumas! We kicked off "la operacion de los pumas" on Tuesday and it was great! They picked up all the trash and the hill already looks a lot better. The pictures show how well they worked together:. Brittany was a super hero and I was a Colombian soccer player...
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Kate in Colombia: July 2010
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Saturday, July 31, 2010. Thanks again to Padre Jorge and his wife for a great visit! Saturday, July 24, 2010. We went to Usme to show them our kids and the mission. We had a lot of fun that day teaching the kids a country line dance and the macarena. The best part is that both bishops and their wives joined in! I can't believe how quickly time has passed. See you in a month! This ...
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Richard in Mthatha: Trip to Grahamstown
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This gives you a glimpse into the life of a missionary volunteer in the South African township of Mthatha, and interactions with the people of Itipini, a highly impoverished place. But there exists there a small clinic in which many people have passed through to provide some help. This is Richard Hogue's go at it. Thanks for visiting! Monday, November 16, 2009. For a little while. It was good to see someone doing something similar to me. I got home Sunday at around 1pm and things have gone back to normal.
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Melanie West Goes East: June 2009
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Melanie West Goes East. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Friday, June 12, 2009. This past January I applied for the Yong Adult Service Corps. Months later, we are together again. Here in Toronto, Canada preparing for our adventures in the coming year. The others are off to: Ecuador, South Africa, Haiti, Hong Kong, Tanzania, Japan, and Colombia. I am off to the Philippines! Melanie West Goes. Y.A.S.C. Emily in South Africa.