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Today was a BIG day in our family's life! James left this afternoon with our church youth group for a mission trip to inner city Miami. They will be working with the DOOR organization while there. "Activities of the week may include working alongside migrants in the field or engaging in recreational and learning activities with their children; interaction with homeless people at a homeless shelter by serving food or singing with them; sorting donated food or clothing at a redistribution center; lawn and building maintenance for individuals; walking through various city neighborhoods; meeting with and listening to groups who are working for change in the city. There will also be times for reflection on the events of the day. " (from the DOOR website) James is very excited about this opportunity & we are excited for him! It's the first time that he's been away from home for an extended period of time without a family member! He's also without a form form communication! NO ELECTRONICS ALLOWED! Yikes! For ME that means that I can't call him on his cell phone at the end of the day to check up on him! For him that means NO IPod! Not to worry... most of the chaperones are friends of mine & as adults THEY have their cell phones & my number! Their cell numbers are now on my speed dial! LOL I'm sure that the entire group will have a great time & learn alot! For James it's one looooong field trip! I forgot to take my camera today, so I took these with my phone.
Prayer for the group before they leave for Miami.
My husband & Rick (another dad) help load the kid's stuff to go!
Annette & Amy ready to go!
John (our youth leader) making sure that everything is ready to go!
James was VERY happy to be assigned to ride in Beth's van!
James loaded up & ready to go!
Bye mom & dad! Don't let Kirk & Luke mess up my room!!!!!! "For I know the plans I have for you," decalres the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plan to give you hope and a future." |
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