Sunday, July 29, 2007

Sunday Night

Greetings ! It's Stephanie and Caroline. Today we went to our first Presbyterian service and were in charge of clean up after the meals. We spent the time after dinner [12ish] invigorating the local economy. We spent the entire afternoon shopping and sweating. We found a local chocolateria and many cute shops that sold the work of local artists. Mrs. Donnelly wants us to tell you a story..
A few of us were sitting on the steps of a shop while others were making their purchases. Maggie wanted to take a picture of us and while she did with the first camera a van pulled up and we were nervous. A young boy jumped out of the van and came over and said "My dad said you should be in the picture also so I'll take the next one for you".

We were all in shock by their kindness but this is the best example we could give you of the reception we have been receiving from all of the locals. Every shop we go to we're thanked by the locals and many tell their stories. After shopping we came back for yet another dinner. After we cleaned up we had orientation with the rest of the crew at Lagniappe and then our Habitat orientation. Tomorrow we leave at 7:30 for our first day. We'll let you know how it goes ! <3

Love,
Stephanie and Caroline :]

8 comments:

erity said...

Good luck tomorrow at work. Have fun and wear lots and lots of sunblock and drink tons of water, and don't forget to bugspray. love again, mom
erica don't get sunburned!!!

Debbie Quinn said...

Hi Stephanie Quinn!!!! I miss you.... I missed your calls. My cell phone is fully charged now. I can't believe you had "beignets". I hope you loved them as much as I did. Good luck tomorrow at work. Please drink MUCH water. I am praying for all of you. Love you... Mom:)

Unknown said...

Hello Alex!

Great pix & good job. Keep up all the important work. Don't forget to sample all that wonderful music down there.

All my love - xo

Anonymous said...

Bethus -

John sends his love and also something to make you laugh which he said I should post to you:

"a fanny pack is 90s throw back to an era long forgotten. it has no place in the modern world, only in the delusional heads of oblivious parents too consumed by St. Clare's nonsense to notice the real world"

Mom & Al said...

Hi Bridget,
It looks like you girls are having a wonderful time! We're looking forward to seeing all of your pictures and hearing about all of your experiences. Work hard and use plenty of sunscreen. We love you, Mom & Al (Papa and Mama send their love too!)

Anonymous said...

That is a great story about the warm welcome you are all receiving. It looks and sounds like you are all having a good time. Keller-Beller you will have some presents when you come back to nepa. Can't wait to hear all about it

Be safe, miss you -- Molly

Anonymous said...

hey chelsea!check saturday morning for our comment!love,
tara

Anonymous said...

You go girls! The work your doing and the pictures you've shared with us are so inspirational - I hope you're proud of all you're accomplishing!

Jen (a friend of your "fearless leader")