Tuesday March 30, 2010
Today was a very windy day! Lots of sand flying everywhere!
Despite all the wind/sand tornadoes, our team managed to finish painting the outside panels, build and sheet all the exterior walls, as well as all the end walls. We received LOTS of help from all our […]
Archive for March, 2010
RFC Youth Mexico Trip
Saturday & Sunday March 27th
& 28th
We have arrived safely in Vicente Guerrero, Mexico! But our journey was not without adventure! It started with a hoodie left on the plane in LA, and then Sofia, our Mexican team member, (she was an exchange student at our school and decided to join us […]
Thoughtful Trip Home For The Penticton Crew
Published by March 30th, 2010 in FB and Other Sites. Closed As the bus rolls north I sit here reflecting on the last eleven days as I prepare for the two day drive back
home. Today is the beginning of the last leg in what is now my fifth trip to Mexico – my Hawaii.
I can think of many words to describe this latest journey, not the least of which would be awesome!
Awesome TEAM, awesome staff, awesome “home away from home”, awesome family (how else do you
describe a dad who wanted the front of his new home ‘grande’ graffitied with the names of the TEAM),
awesome beach day(s), awesome “holy mole that’s hot” Mexican food, awesome church family (our
second project), awesome times around the fire and in the living room reflecting on life and our place in
it.
Each trip has left its own unique signature upon me and this trip has been no different. This has been the smallest
group so far but the small group allowed us to be together for all activities and this facilitated great
conversation and openness in our ability to share our experiences with one another. We shared tears
together, asked “soul searching” questions, were humbled by the humility of the people, and laughed so
much our jaws ache.
As the lush green hills flash by, the excitement of heading south eleven days ago has given way to
sadness – yes even tears – as we head north. I have never looked forward to this leg of the journey on
any of my trips and I take great comfort in knowing that my sadness is being shared by eighteen other
incredibly awesome people. Each “Blessed to be a blessing”, having received far more than we gave.
Les Clarke - Group Leader
...continue readingHello from the Eastern Tour!
Published by March 29th, 2010 in School of Leadership, Team 2, Road Team Blogs, Think Day and Student Zone. ClosedThe past couple weeks have been really busy touring all the high school/ Jr high doing our Think Day presentations. Besides staying in amazing billets, we have been visiting some tourist hot spots like Peggy’s Cove, Hopewell rocks, grand falls and old Montreal. I was amazed on how beautiful Peggy’s Cove […]
...continue readingAs I type out these words, it is pouring rain all around me. I am sheltered from the rain and yet I breathe in the dampness and feel the thick air of humidiity that accompanies a downpour. Port Au Prince is 136 miles to the south of where I am sitting right now, and I […]
...continue readingI attended a Hero Holiday last summer to the Dominican Republic for 10 days and loved it! I has never felt so at home with a group of people that I had never met. When I came home, I felt satisfied with my experience and thought that I wouldn’t go back. The […]
...continue readingLast Tuesday when we arrived in Mexico, I had no idea what to expect and how much this trip would change my perspective on so many things. Now, on the final day, I can take a moment to look back and let the trip sink in. I learned so much more in these last 10 […]
...continue readingTina’s Story - Raised almost $10,000 in one night!
Published by March 22nd, 2010 in Uncategorized. ClosedNobody likes to ask for handouts but when it’s approached in the right way, people are more than willing to give. It’s been my experience that once people know what Hero Holiday is all about they will help out in any way they can. I’ve organized some very successful fundraisers in the […]
...continue readingJoni’s Story - Raised 100% of funds for her trip!
Published by March 22nd, 2010 in Uncategorized. ClosedI sent out letter to friends, family and local businesses asking if they would consider sponsoring me in my efforts. I also challenged them to go a week without coffee, or consider even giving up as little as $10 as every little bit helps. The $10 we spend on Tim Hortons each week […]
...continue readingGenelle’s Story - Recommend getting a fund-raising buddy
Published by March 22nd, 2010 in Uncategorized. ClosedIt was really intimidating looking at the amount of money that I needed to raise in order to be a summer intern in the Dominican Republic. However, I was lucky and I had my best friend going with me, so I had someone to work with on the fund-raising. I would really […]
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