Last week was an absolutely amazing week. A group from Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN, was here and they were incredible. I especially enjoyed the week because it was like having a little bit of home right here in the Dominican Republic. This group was the first group that we really tried to incorporate some of our prospective students for MCS into the activities we do with the group and it was a success. The Dominicans formed some strong relationships with the group members from the States, and it proved to us that the one-on-one mentoring program we want to incorporate into the school is exactly what we need. We were all so pleased with how well this group worked with our kids, and it was exciting to see them pour out their love on them.
One of the best parts of the week was having the Reese's here. Jeff was in charge of their trip, and he's going to be an intern here this summer. He is an incredible guy, and I really enjoyed getting to spend some time with him. It really made me excited about the summer and all of the fun that it will hold. Also, Jeff's parents, Mr. Tommy and Ms. Jill, came with their group. As a part of our advisory board, they have been incredible in helping us prepare and organize for the school, and this week was no exception. We were able to get so much done with them being here, and I was so grateful for the direction and encouragement they provided.
One final highlight of the week is that I finally moved into my home in Bobita! While it's pretty empty at the moment, I'm so excited to be out here and close to everybody on the team. The TTU group spent all day helping all of us move and get settled, and it was such a blessing to all of us. Hopefully over time I can continue to get settled and make my little home more comfortable.
Thanks so much to the TTU group for an incredible week. We miss you guys already, and we can't wait for some of you to be back next year. I'll try to post a few pics from their week very soon and some pictures of my house. Keep the FHU group in your prayers as they are here this week, and pray for Audrey Parker as she is flying in today for a visit. Love you and miss you all very much!
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