Mexico Mission Trip 2007

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June 17th 2007

Published: August 6th 2007

Note: The details here are woefully lacking. Most of the group was at the 2nd site, and so I don't know much about what they did (except that they were working on a classroom for special needs children... painting, installing insulation, doing trim-work, and so forth). This was my third mission trip to Mexico and second with First Presbyterian. As with last year, we spent two days in-transit to ... Read Full Entry

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Waterslide at the Pool

Lora Lee

Flags of North America

Tom Working on the Rebar

Tom Working on the Rebar - 2

Rebar and Sky

Jodie, Ellen, John, and Tom

Duckie, Paddington, and Avis

Tom, Jodie, John, Elliot, & Fidencio

Orange Hose

For the electrical wiring.

Los niños - 4

At the other site.

Los niños - 5

Also at the other site.

Lunchtime - 4

This meal was prepared by the parents and teachers of the special needs children. Awesome food... muy rico.

Random Photo

Last Year's Site

Last year, we moved the outhouse and dug a ditch for the current fence.

Nuevo Progreso

Shopping next to the US-Mexico border.

Canada Store

Good, reliable shopping. Wide variety of goods.

At the Tennis Court

Studs and Sunlight

Los niños - 6

Ellen, Rachel, & John

24th June 2007

Augusta
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Deep Thoughts
Your post was very deep this time....made me want to bust out of my limited horizons....and stuff.....or.....um...let me think about that one. I'm surprised that despite the detailed reading of your future, they neglected to tell you WHEN you might get married in the red tux to the ticket-taker girl...?? I'd ask for my money back.

26th June 2007

mom
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It's so amazing how much you enjoyed a trip that doesn't include the luxuries and comforts that our culture says are necessary for happiness. That is one of the awesome things about going forward as the Spirit leads!

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