After 20 hours of travel by plane, boat and automobile, we arrived to a warm (or should we say hot!) welcome in our new home in the beautiful city of Charity, Guyana. The last six days have flown by! We’ve spent most of our week getting to know life in Guyana. We’re learning that Guyanese English is just a little different than what we’re used to. Thankfully the sisters have been here to translate! Life here is simple and sweet.
The best part of all are the KIDS! From the moment we arrived, the kids have been flocking to the house ready to play games, and they always enjoy a sweetie (that’s Guyanese for candy) at the end of the day! They are so full of love, laughter and joy. Thank you all again for your donations. The kids love the frisbees, balls, bubbles, jumpropes and everything else! Their (the kids and the sisters) favorite game is Mary Memory. Tomorrow starts the official oratory work we’ve been planning for—although God has given us a headstart this week!
Don’t forget to check our the “PICTURES” tab at the top of the page for up-to-date photos!
Thank you for all of your comments and prayers! Keep em’ coming!
God bless all,
Allie and Sandy
It’s so wonderful to hear how things are going. It sounds like it took no time at all for you two girls to acclimate in all aspects of this venture. Keep it up and keep us informed.
Love,
Mom (Allie’s)
By: Annie Thomas on February 23, 2009
at 3:13 pm
Allie,
Oh my little one – I am so very proud of you. This is wonderful…what you are doing and what you will accomplish will make such a difference in the lives of others. You are going to have such a great and fulfilling experience in so many way. Take care and keep in touch when you can. I look forward to hearing all about your mission.
With Love,
Sandy and Alan
By: Sandy Walker-Samler on February 23, 2009
at 4:36 pm
Hi Sandy,
What an adventure – I wish we had some of your hot weather here…. Everyone looks so joyful in the pictures. We will pray for you and everyone involved there in our daily rosary.
Diane Moore
By: Diane Moore on February 23, 2009
at 4:55 pm
Alice and Sandy,
hola, como estas? How are things going there? I hope you are having fun. Have you seen any alliegators there or any sandy beaches hahaha. I just played tennis with Jeff but I kinda forgot to give him his present but I’ll give it to him next time. He said he hasn’t played for years but there is no way cause he ace served me all the time. Did you see a manta ray yet? How big are they? I might fly down there to see you in about two months but I don’t think mom will let me. Tell the kids that I said hi I mean hola. If you need me to translate anything for you, let me know.
God Bless,
Anonymous
P.S. It is really from Josh (Yeshua)
By: Annie Thomas on February 23, 2009
at 11:07 pm
Dear Allie and Sandy,
Glad you made it safe to Charity. The new pictures and the updates are great.
We are following your trip here in the US with our prayers.
God Bless you,
M. Mercy and the US Servidoras
By: M. Mercy on February 24, 2009
at 12:51 am
Hi Sandy,
It has been exciting to read about your arrival and first days of the mission. Sounds like you and Allie are naturals. It has been fun to “blog” thank you for sharing so much of God’s work with us.
Lots of love and prayers, Mom
By: Kathy Chamberlin on February 24, 2009
at 10:39 pm