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The Power of Goodbyes

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In only two weeks we have had to say many goodbyes. Some of the people we met were only in our lives for a few days, or a few hours, and most we will never see again, yet each one has left an impact on us. Having to say goodbye made me focus on what...

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Simple Interactions

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Today we started our morning by packaging the food we unwrapped yesterday. We packed boxes until noon. After lunch we went to the Focus: HOPE learning center to help clean the building. When we first entered the center, I was struck by the resoundingly happy welcome we received. The man welcoming us, Keith, was very...

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Final Reflections

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Jack- It’s really sad to see this trip come to a close. It seems like just yesterday we arrived and met each other in Miami. Since then, we’ve made memories and water filters, explored the Andes and the Amazon. Working on our service project was one of the most worthwhile things I’ve ever done. Though...

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