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Melanie West Goes East: Prom
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Melanie West Goes East. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thursday, April 15, 2010. Well, I never thought that I would be going to prom again, and I never thought I would be going as a teacher! It was wholesome and orderly, each song chosen with care and purpose. I crowned Mr. Valentine and was even asked to dance by one of my third-year students during the gentlemen’s choice dance. Brave kid! Melanie West Goes…Prom.
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Melanie West Goes East: Supo
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Melanie West Goes East. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thursday, April 15, 2010. Back in early December I went to a truely magical place by the name of Supo which is located in the province of Abra, the Western border of Mountain Province. Throughout the day we went around to bless the church projects that have recently been established in Supo including: gardens, greenhouses, and a fresh water system for the community.
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Melanie West Goes East: August 2009
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Melanie West Goes East. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Sunday, August 16, 2009. When most people think of the Philippines, they think of the beaches. If only they could see the beauty of the mountains that surround me each day. They are a true gift from God. Melanie West Goes.Mountains. St James High School. These are a few of the St. James High School girls. They are members of my Episcoposse in Kin-iway. On St James da...
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Melanie West Goes East: Holy Week
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Melanie West Goes East. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Wednesday, April 28, 2010. I had the privilege of washing the feet of the 12 representing the apostles of Christ. We performed the passion completely through song, and we stayed in the church for hours and hours on Good Friday. The Stations of the Cross led us on a long walk to a clearing on a mountain which the Besaos have preserved as their very own Calvary. I chos...
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Kate in Colombia: April 2010
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Friday, April 30, 2010. The first day was great. Everyone made shirts and they were so cute! They loved the songs and all got along well. The last two days of VBS went really smoothly. Padre Romero did the bible stories and the kids did a great job drawing the 'three kings':. Sunday was our big VBS wrap up. The kids performed for the congregation and it was GREAT! This week, we ha...
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Kate in Colombia: January 2010
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Monday, January 25, 2010. 10 Mastering the transportation system. After taking a few wrong buses with Brittany at the beginning, we have figured out the ins and outs of the buses and transmilenio. Of course, now they are trying to change the system on our street. We are a little confused, but I don't think anyone here really understands it yet. 7 Arepas, ajiaco and bandeja paisa&#...
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Kate in Colombia: December 2009
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Christmas Eve in Usme:. Silent night came on while Mary held the baby Jesus with Joseph, the angel Gabriel and padre Romero nearby. Julian and Dilan patiently waiting for Christmas presents! Nelcy and Alejandra loved their new shirts/dolls! Santiago happy about his new shirt and dinosaur! Feliz navidad de usme! Felt like I was there with them! Then, D...
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Kate in Colombia: August 2010
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Friday, August 27, 2010. Last few days in colombia. Sunday: My last Sunday was spent in Soacha. My dad flew in to deliver pillows that were made by kids from my church in Maryland. When we walked into the church, one kid yelled "la gringa! Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Anna moves to bogota and darcy visits! As I waited for Anna at the airport on August 12, I thought back to my arriv...
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Kate in Colombia: September 2010
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" -Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper kate.schaeffler@gmail.com. Thursday, September 9, 2010. August 24, 2009: I left for Colombia with a big smile on my face, ready for an adventure in Bogota. August 24, 2010: I flew back home to the states with a big smile on my face, knowing that I'll be back to visit Colombia as soon as possible. It was an incredible year! After leaving Bogota at 730am, I arrived in Houston! I started classes the day after ...