Julie... Hi mom! I hope the end of your trip is wonderful :)
I just wanted you to know that I will be signing a lease tomorrow morning! It's a great place we found really close to campus. I wanted to call to tell you, but dad didn't think it qualified as an emergency...
<3 love, Erin
Your Journey Tara and the entire team: The blog has been wonderful to read. Thanks for all you are doing in El Salvador. The impact is priceless, especially in the interactions you are having with the children. I am sure you'll remember them always. I can't wait to hear more about the journey. Stay safe. --Stacy ps... hope the 'tool time with Tara' kit was helpful.
Tara Hey Tara. I look forward to reading your blog each day. I print it out for Ken and Kenny. We're so proud of you. Hang in there and stay safe. Love ya
Greetings from Appleton Hey Marcia and Cate! Sounds like you are having another amazing adventure!! I sure wish I was there to experience it with you!! Reading the blog about the birthday celebration reminded me of the celebration we had with the children in Costa Rica! I'll never get those images out of my mind of their faces as we were driving away in the bus! Hope you all have safe travels back home and be sure to spread the word of the great work that Thrivent is doing through the partnership with Habitat!! ~Sheila
Hi Krystal! It is so neat to be able to read your teams' progress this week, and I love seeing the photos, too. Great work! I can't wait to see you when you get home!
You go girl! Hi Diane, Happy Birthday to you also. How is the weather? We might get some snow flurries Sunday. Can't wait to hear the stories when you return. Hugs and kisses:o) from your bff.
Way to go Mary and Marcia Hi Mary and Marcia: I have enjoyed reading about your amazing progress in El Salvador. You are doing God's work thru your hands. Wishing you much happiness. Your actions reaffirm Thrivent's mission. Can't wait to hear all about it when you return.
Lisa
Wow Your hard work is paying off! Nice job everyone.
Natalie, the "WOO" in you is shining through! Awesome picture of you and your new little friends! Take care girl - safe travels home. Talk to you next week!
Hello to Carrie (and all) Hi Carrie - It sounds like things are going well for everyone down there. I'm sure you'll have a lot of stories for all of us back here. Can't wait to hear them! When you get home on Sunday, the weather is supposed to be quite chilly here! There's even a slight chance of snow flurries for Sunday. I'm sure for all of you, it will feel like you were dropped in a freezer! Anyway, I can't wait to see you! Talk to you soon..... Love, Mom!
So proud I am so proud of what you are all doing. The challenges seem quite intense, which make the rewards even sweeter. Well done all. Michael, how is your knee? Are you able to have any basic conversations in Spanish with anyone?
Digging Trenches Dawn, after digging all those trenches of heavy clay in the scorching sun, just think how easy and light it will be to shovel fluffy snow! :) (Snow flurries predicted for Northern Wisconsin). Take care, girlfriend, and see you when you get home.
Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Donation Incredible experiences for all of Team El Salvador...enjoy every minute, including the aches and pains. Good news to share...Tuesday was the casual dress day fundraiser for the two Corporate Thrivent Builds Worldwide Teams and I'm happy to share with you that the El Salvador Habitat for Humanity affiliate will receive a check for $815 on behalf of your team. Your impact is far reaching! Natalie, hope you're have a great time. Can't wait to hear all about it when you return!
Congratulations Congratulations on defeating that stump. I can't imagine how difficult that was. Gustavo's smile must make you want to work even harder. Keep up the great work. I loved the pictures. My prayers are with you all to do your best and return safely to us. Miss you lots Tim!!! Love Polly
Hi Carrie! Hi Carrie! I am so glad to be reading all of the good news! I hope you guys are having a fantastic eye opening time so far away from home! Unfortunately, I have no baby news to share with you Carrie. It looks like the baby will be coming on Saturday with the help of Dr. O'Leary. I guess the little one wanted to wait for you to be closer to home! Take Care! Love ya! Denise
Making friends Thank you, Team El Salvador, for making friends with real people and demonstrating the goodness Americans can bring to the world. Proud you are our ambassadors! Hi Cate - see you Sunday
Way to Go Mary!! It sounds like you are all working hard and making a big difference in the lives others. I can't wait to see the all photos you bring back. I'll keep checking the blog for more updates! Keep posting.
Hurray! Hey Team El Salvador! Way to go on the progress you guys are making. I am very proud of your whole team for doing this. Thank you so much for all you are doing. A big hello to Julie V from Diane B. Safe travels!
Happy Birthday Diane Happy Birthday from your friends in TCOE. Don't miss work too much. Enjoy the warm weather! There's a chance of snow this weekend.
Hang in there... Carrie - glad to hear that you made it safely. Your journey already sounds exciting. Hopefully the heat and rain don't get too bad. See you when you get back home. Shannon
You guys/gals Rock! Having been in the 'trenches' before, I understand how hard of work that is. But your're absolutely right, its sooo rewarding when you look back at the end of the day! Keep up the great work team El Savador! You are making a huge difference! Blessings!
I'm from Wisconsin, and am part of a Thrivent Builds Worldwide trip to El Salvador to build houses with Habitat for Humanity. My fellow blogger is Katie Murphy. Katie lives in Minnesota. Our trip consists of employees/financial representatives of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. ... full info
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Julie...
Hi mom! I hope the end of your trip is wonderful :) I just wanted you to know that I will be signing a lease tomorrow morning! It's a great place we found really close to campus. I wanted to call to tell you, but dad didn't think it qualified as an emergency... <3 love, Erin