The first day of our travels delivered us a big dose of culture shock and emotion all thrown together and the three days that followed continued to stir our hearts. The first part of the mission itinerary was to spend some time at the IAA orphanage, doing minor repairs, organizing, painting, and just spreading the love. Now, before I proceed, let me introduce you to the team and IAA staff. The IAA team consisted of Jane Jackson (founder), Annette and Penny (sisters), Tom and Debbie (husband & wife), Beth and Kemble (mother & daughter), Debbie and Lauren (mother & daughter), Tyler, Caleb, Cameron, Billy, and myself. From the beginning the team got along like family. The group was a perfect mixture of different personalities, skill sets, and life experiences, which made for an amazing team. The
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