Friday, April 08, 2005
Preparations
Things are moving very fast now. Faster than I have been diligent in writing about. The family has gotten our passports and will soon go to the doctor to upgrade on any shots or recieve any medication for the journey that will soon be happening.
I have briefly spoken to Kathleen Gannon who is a graduating senior here at VTS. She went to Our Little Roses over Easter Break. She spoke very warmly not only of the place but the people. We are supposed to get together to review here photos.
The family is doing well. My wife has expressed some nervousness. She worries mainly about the children. There are risks of course and these are natural but that last statement does not do a whole lot for a family who worries about the unknown. Pre-mission jitters to be sure. I think I will need to ask Kathy to come and speak to us not only about Honduras but her experience in Africa. As novices it will be important to hear about the transition and what to expect. This would help both my wife and I.
It looks as if I'll purchase tickets on the weekend of the 16th. As soon as I do I will have to inform the folks at OLR.
I have had ideas that I need to write down. The first is about the need not only for mission but about ways of letting people know at VTS about Spanish Language services and training. This blog could be a part of that. It would require gathering local churches and missions that have spanish services. Having them all linked here could become a resource for those seminarians seeking info about parishes in Northern Virginia/Washington DC to check out who is doing what and where. Spanish Language links and helps would also be a good thing. One stop shopping...
I was also thinking of my presentation upon our return. I believe a strong presentation about Honduras but coupled with the sheer magnitude of Latino's in and around our campus could help students and even faculty with the recognition that the spanish language (which is still beyond my reach at this point) is not something that is going away. I would like to get photo's and information of spanish speakers on Campus but also a display of local places and their catering to the spanish speaking persons. It is hard to be contious of that in such a english emphasized place.
I have briefly spoken to Kathleen Gannon who is a graduating senior here at VTS. She went to Our Little Roses over Easter Break. She spoke very warmly not only of the place but the people. We are supposed to get together to review here photos.
The family is doing well. My wife has expressed some nervousness. She worries mainly about the children. There are risks of course and these are natural but that last statement does not do a whole lot for a family who worries about the unknown. Pre-mission jitters to be sure. I think I will need to ask Kathy to come and speak to us not only about Honduras but her experience in Africa. As novices it will be important to hear about the transition and what to expect. This would help both my wife and I.
It looks as if I'll purchase tickets on the weekend of the 16th. As soon as I do I will have to inform the folks at OLR.
I have had ideas that I need to write down. The first is about the need not only for mission but about ways of letting people know at VTS about Spanish Language services and training. This blog could be a part of that. It would require gathering local churches and missions that have spanish services. Having them all linked here could become a resource for those seminarians seeking info about parishes in Northern Virginia/Washington DC to check out who is doing what and where. Spanish Language links and helps would also be a good thing. One stop shopping...
I was also thinking of my presentation upon our return. I believe a strong presentation about Honduras but coupled with the sheer magnitude of Latino's in and around our campus could help students and even faculty with the recognition that the spanish language (which is still beyond my reach at this point) is not something that is going away. I would like to get photo's and information of spanish speakers on Campus but also a display of local places and their catering to the spanish speaking persons. It is hard to be contious of that in such a english emphasized place.
