Well, the departure date is almost here, and even though we have known for months that tomorrow was "the day", we are all running and getting the last minute items together and trying to fit it all into our suitcases. Let the adventure begin!
My name is Shelly Meadowcroft and this will be my second trip to Haiti. Two members from our team, myself and Bruce Harlan, spent 10 days in Petit Goave Haiti in March. Although we made every attempt to be well informed about the conditions and people of Haiti prior to our trip, nothing could have prepared us for what we experienced. From the extreme overcrowding and poverty in Port au Prince, to the incredible natural beauty of the mountains and ocean, to the amazing resilience and faith of the Haitian people, to the beautiful voices of the singing children. I am very excited to have 6 new volunteers join us in Petit Goave. Randy Smith and Chris McLaughlin will be travelling with us tomorrow. Sandy Evans, Lindsay Evans , Michelle Androwick and my daughter Kelsi Thieroff will be joining us on July 12 through July 20. We will returning at the end of July.
I would love to have the time to write more, but the packing of all the medical equipment, medicine, toys and clothes for the orphanage needs to be completed. Until next time, au voir.
Shelly Meadowcroft
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