Jeff Torres

First, I want to say hellos to all my family & friends who may be reading this. Like Aunty Maria, Dale, Laura & Jason, Colleen, Josh, Christine, Poplynnville Neighbours, Aunty Rita & Uncle Steve, Lucy (Madrania) & Dave, Nancy & Joe, Declan, Stina, Domz, Jeff G, Maxi, Garrett, Michelle, Erin, Caleb, Amanda, Veis, Poya, Sunghoon, Doug, Cas, Ramin, Deitre & Binkie, Aunty Marion & Aunty Kenny, Brad & Aspen, Andrea, Uncle Fernando & A.Shauna, Brian & Tina, Steve & Lesley, Ian, Aunty Irene & U.Gene, Aunty Diana & U.Joe, Dennis & Lorraine, Mel & Andre, Rene & Kecia, Hector & Samaya, John & Lorraine, Luch, Geredi, Ho family, Natasha, Max, Breanna, Anna, Owen Schutz, Sean Soper, Robin N, Meh, Sensei Anita, Momo, Scott, entire Mota family, everybody else, ...Mom & Dad especially Second, I want to ... read more

I met a man who claims to heal people of their illnesses, whether caused by health issues or demons... Zebediah is a man full of surprises. When I first met him, it was just at the point where I needed a break from Geofrey’s kids. They ran to him and sat on his lap, and next thing I knew he was trying to bite their ears. They were half panicked, half laughing uncontrollably. That night he told me casually that he heals people on a regular basis, and I could come see it for myself anytime. ”I get about 3 or 4 calls per week.” So I rearranged my schedule to spend more time in Geofrey’s home, a 4 minute walk from Zeb’s house. Aug 17: Tonight I came with Zeb to the house of a ... read more

I left civilization behind for 16 days, headed out into the bush of Northern Tanzania, & experienced the life of an african villager in a Masai tribe, including rituals, eating habits, work, and a ceremony I‘ll never forget. People in Isaya’s boma: Isaya – my host, a 29 year old male Masai warrior. Somebeti: Isaya’s mom, age 63. Ndukai: Isaya’s dad, 70. 2 other couples, and 5 children. I have to admit, I was a little anxious about this at first. In my head I had formed images of what the village might look like – a group of 30-50 houses & a community of people living next to eachother. Would they be friendly & open to my presence? Would I be safe at night in my tent? Or would they plan to rob me? I ... read more

I came to Kolkata, India to see its culture & volunteer in some of the most humble conditions I could think of – alongside the Sisters of Mother Teresa’s “Missionaries of Charity,'' taking care of the sick & dying. At the Motherhouse, where Mother Teresa’s tomb lies, I recieved my orientation package and met the new volunteers. Everybody just shows up at 3pm without reserving a spot or even contacting the sisters first. Volunteering would start on Friday. On mz first day, I showed up at the Motherhouse at 7:00am with a group of 60-80 volunteers. We had tea, sang & prayed, and left in groups to our specific locations. I chose “Nirmal Hriday'', the place where Mother Teresa herself started doing her work, where she founded her worldwide organization “Missionaries of Charity.'' I want to ... read more