Tuesday, June 16, 2009

DAY 1 IN PIRIBEBUY, PARAGUAY

Due to Red Tape, our Clinic has been delayed by one day, which has given us an opportunity to begin bonding and really coming together as a team. The last 5 team members from Europe are arriving today and will be pleased to hear they didn't miss a day of Clinic. Our hotel is in the countryside, it is peaceful and quiet...the scenery is beautiful, no roosters crowing. Some members are hiking, a few of us are going horseback riding. I predict by the end of the day, our team will have come together quite nicely.

"Hi Abbie and Nicholas, Love Mom." Betsy Wood, Cincinnati, Ohio

"Hi Jan, thanks for the messages, keep them coming!" Glenna Palladino, Middletown, Connecticut

"I have already made many lifetime friends." Dr. Jane Herman, Marion, Illinois

"Hi Mom and Dad, Camille, Nadine, Kirk, Kayana and Kristen, this is a beautiful country, and is worth the 24 hours of travel. Love ya!" Marsha Russell, Mississauga, Canada

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8 comments:

  1. I'm so happy to hear about how nice it is where you are..and especially that the food is good!!!! We were worried about that!!!I'm glad you have this one day to get acclimated to the area and to each other before you start your mission.

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  3. Glenna- I hope you had a great day off and are having good weather. It was 106 here today! luv ya. Jan

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  4. well, lisa's mom, if you're talking to me, I live 30 miles north of Houston!! yep, hot as h!!! Jan p.s. Glenna and I were best friends in high school and just connected about a month ago because I found her on facebook!!! She's still my best friend, 32 years later!!! (Sorry if I gave away your age Glenna!)

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  5. Jan, That is so nice that you found your best friend...I wish they had computers when I was younger...Just think this wonderful group is in another country and we are tracking their mission and enjoying their pictures instantly!!!!!!!!

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  6. Hi Marsha:
    I can imagine how much fun you are having bonding with your
    new found friends.
    Keep safe.
    Love, Mom

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  7. James, I know you are having the time of your life. I am so jealous it looks amazing and your team seems fantastic. Keep em laughing and seeing... LisaB

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