Mission Peru

We arrived at the same night and from the very start I began to be amazed by you! I was impressed by your positive attitudes and willingness to work. I did not see one “slacker” among you. You embraced every project as though you’d see it through to the very end! (with no complaint or drama)

In Lima, we were a loud group moving through the streets (and catacombs) and people stopped and stared. But you were always polite and friendly to all.

When the Florida team arrived they became my first group to “host”; we were assigned to dig the trench for the opposing wall at the entrance. We worked steadily for four hours, and when we quit to have lunch and go to the dump, I knew your team would take over and would finish what we started and would do the awesome job that you do every time.

So, not to get to sappy, but I so appreciated your maturity and the enthusiasm that you put into every situation—from loading sand (did you see the soccer court now?) and carting wheel barrows, faking Spanish with me in the small group J, to making cement, hauling rocks, making bricks and playing with kids at the Day Care Centre.

Your worship was authentic; you embraced each other and your faith to get some serious things accomplished. I think what I appreciated the most was seeing selfless behavior. I see many groups of teenagers come through our camp and I can genuinely say you are an extraordinary group!

I’m thankful to have met (most of) you and to have worked with you. Your leaders are fun and faith—filled people who have prepared you well for this trip. Just think, because of your work, the Albergue is one or two steps closer to being utilized for its purpose; Joca’s dream of doing God’s work in camping is on its way as well.

Bless you, Oh Canada, I’ll miss you!

Lynn Fish (aka, Abby’s Mom)