Category Archives: October 2010

So it was as we came off the plane on November 1st that our journey into learning of the Mexican culture began.  It’s not just our ears that will hear different words but all of our senses that will experiences … Continue reading →

Well we made it … our two weeks of orientation are complete and already a few of our new friends have begun flying off to their new lands. Here is a photo of all the MCC orientees from these past … Continue reading →

We were very proud of both Ezra and Hilary for making it successfully through their children’s orientation. We were proud to have been told several times that they were very well behaved!  They were able to go on many field … Continue reading →

Hello again – today I wish to share some reflections on the teaching and discussions we had last week during our orientation in Akron, PA.  During one session, by chance, I happened to stand beside our facilitator during the opening … Continue reading →

Whew, what a day in NYC!  We enjoyed various parts of the city on foot and by subway – Times Square, Empire State Building, World Trade Center, and the zoo at Central Park (Ezra was able to spot the elusive … Continue reading →

Before leaving for Akron we were curious about who might be the other people that had made this decision to go to out as International service workers with MCC. Upon arriving we were blessed to find a wonderful diversity of … Continue reading →