I have not been able to get my computer online in the last few days…hence the lack of posts. But here I am, the crew pulled out a few hours ago, we are just done cleaning up and following them up soon.
There will be more pics in the next week, stay tuned!
Archive for August, 2007
Champagne to Christen a Ship…How Do We Do That Mexican Style?
Published by August 29th, 2007 in Hero Holiday. ClosedAfter every house we build we do a dedication…a christening…a blessing? We haven’t figured out the right word to describe it yet, but it is the same idea as breaking a bottle of champagne on a ship…without the champagne and the ship. It is the opportunity for the group to give well wishes, […]
...continue readingAllow me to introduce to you Angel and Rachel Baeza. I have known Angel for three years now, most people who come to do work on this part of the Baja know Angel. Angel lives his life with a disability in a wheelchair. He is unlimited in his ability to use his […]
...continue readingFaze Magazine: It was Clear You Struck a Chord
Published by August 28th, 2007 in Testimonials and Think Day. Closed
It was amazing to see how receptive the teens were to your messages of hope, self-worth, perseverance and triumph. Looking at some of the faces of the teens as they walked out, it was clear you struck a chord.
Birchwood Intermediate: Illustrated the Sincerity of the Performers
Published by August 28th, 2007 in Testimonials and Think Day. Closed
The absolute team managed to offer very important messages on a variety of issues that are pertinent to adolescents at our school. Moreover, the messages were delivered in a very engaging manner, to which students certainly responded.
As far as I am concerned, this group is on the cutting edge in our nation and needs to make an appearance in all of our educational facilities, both secondary and post secondary.
Alright folks, here are some shots of what is going on. The houses are finished, done, compete. And in four days no less! So the pictures of the houses are not up to date, you will have to wait until Monday for that, we are not back on the sites until then.
Tomorrow […]
For those of you who aren’t sure where I fit into the mix, I am the Director of Operations for Hero Holiday in Mexico. I spend a considerable amount of my time in Mexico. I organize the projects, know the communities, assess and identify needs and direct/co-direct the teams when they are here. […]
...continue readingHero holiday is an amazing experience, no one comes home the same, but the affects of this adventure were insanely heightened by my contact with Danica. I never knew her. I had seen her once at the resort with Phil and his family, and had heard about her in our morning leaders meetings, but other […]
...continue readingBut apparently, a team of Hero Holiday girls can build a house in Mexico in two days. Crazy nuts! Here is a before shot of what the pad looked like yesterday morning, tomorrow I will post a picutre of what it looks like now…you may wait with baited breath.
The team was lead by […]
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