Here are some photos from orientation at Akron. I really enjoyed the two weeks - meeting other people who are in similar transitions, discussing interesting topics, etc.
On the way home, Maria commented that she was missing her friends from home, but that once she was at home she'd miss her new friends from orientation. And once she's in Bolivia, she'll miss all of them. Fortunately, there was one family in orientation going to Bolivia with children her age, so there will at least be a few familiar faces to look forward to!
Lynn
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
In orientation...
We've decided to have a blog. We're halfway through orientation at Mennonite Central Committee in Akron, PA, preparing for a three-year assignment in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
It's nice to have this time to focus on what's ahead and meet others who are getting ready to make similar transitions. Very encouraging and energizing. This past weekend we were home and enjoyed some quality time with our neighborhood community - something we'll certainly miss in the months ahead.
After orientation, we'll have one week to finish moving out of our house, and then 12 days before flying - we'll actually fly to Honduras first, for Laurie's brother's wedding, and then arrive in Bolivia August 12 if all goes according to plan. Stay tuned...
Lynn
It's nice to have this time to focus on what's ahead and meet others who are getting ready to make similar transitions. Very encouraging and energizing. This past weekend we were home and enjoyed some quality time with our neighborhood community - something we'll certainly miss in the months ahead.
After orientation, we'll have one week to finish moving out of our house, and then 12 days before flying - we'll actually fly to Honduras first, for Laurie's brother's wedding, and then arrive in Bolivia August 12 if all goes according to plan. Stay tuned...
Lynn
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