We arrived home safely in Fredericton. It is good to be back. We had only minor hiccups on our 24-hour return trip. Our heads are full of images of Belize and of children’s faces. The snow seems a bit strange. The best way to sum things up would be in Karen’s words before we left, “I want to go, but I don’t want to leave.” Note: Stay tuned for a final podcast in a few weeks and possibly other posts […]

Today as we discussed the relationships that we’ve made with the children and teachers of St. Hilda’s, we also reflected on the depth of the relationships we have built between team members and as a team overall. We feel touched and blessed with these richer relationships with Christ Church Cathedral and look forward to continuing to be involved with St. Hilda’s. On a practical note, we are in Belize City today, and flying out to Houston tomorrow night.     […]

Today was a very busy, but interesting day. There was a cultural day at St. Hilda’s, which celebrated East-Indian and Mayan cultures, and we organized fun reading and math activities for the kids. Also, we said our good byes to the students and teachers, shedding a few tears. Below are photos of children dressed up in clothing from a variety of cultures, a photo of the mission team with the excellent teachers and principal at St. Hilda’s Anglican School, a […]

Today, there was music with the kids and more music with the kids! Rebecca and I, the music team, traveled around to the different younger classrooms and sang action songs with the kids.  Once the kids got going, there was nothing stopping them! A fallout from teaching the kids these songs was that they were in high demand at recess! Stay tuned for “music videos” hopefully up and running by tomorrow evening.

Today has been filled with a variety of activities at the school. We have worked in the classrooms with students, observed classes, and worked with small groups outside on the picnic tables. Nat and Rebecca began their music ministry and games today. The younger children loved everything that Nat and Rebecca did. There was a lot of happy noise and excitement. Today, we started using the games, and they were a smashing success! Of all the excited reactions, my favorite […]

Today was all about building relationships, building new ones or renewing deep-rooted ones. Here are some photos of our time today, spent working with students and getting to know teachers and Ms. Jane.