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Published: June 26th 2006
Thank you for the t-shirts!
One of our travelers prepared the t-shirts for us. They look great!#5 – Preparing in Phoenixville
This week, June 19-25, 2006, we are in our next to the last week before leaving for Guatemala. I’ve come up to Philadelphia/Royersford/Phoenixville, to stay with my sister and to meet the other travelers and to help with all the preparations.
First, we packed 500 health kits -- homemade bags packed with washcloths, soap, toothbrushes, shampoo and toothpaste. Many thanks for all the donations of time and supplies. Then we packed 12 suitcases (about 50 pounds each) of medical supplies, the health kits, candy and snacks and lots of school supplies for the several schools we are going to visit. Each of us will carry our own suitcase and one of supplies to leave in Guatemala.
My sister made at least 100 of the cloth bags for the health kits. So many people around the community contributed to this trip--made bags, provided toothbrushes, soaps, etc., provided supplies, raised money, contributed scholarship money, provided suitcases, and many other acts of kindness and support.
After weighing all our suitcases and all the extra ones, we practiced the three puppet shows and several Spanish songs. By day’s end, we were a tired crew, but happy
Lots of church help
Many church members came and helped up prepare for the trip--sew health bags, pack bags, prepare supplies, etc. with our work. Tomorrow, Sunday, the congregation will commission us. We leave next Saturday very, very early!
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Sounds like you are ready!! Great t-shirts, too! Vaya con Dios!