Texas Mission Trip 2009 http://texas2009.vierawest.org Faith "Viera" and Hope Lutheran Youth group's trip to Texas in June 2009 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:29:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Blog by dana http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/blog-by-dana/ http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/blog-by-dana/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:09:55 +0000 dave http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/blog-by-dana/ Hey readers! Right now we are all on our way to Faith of Viera, where our parents will take us home from there. The flight from San Antonio was very good, there wasn’t much turbulence and we all traditionally munched on crackers and peanuts. This trip was amazing and I’m happy and sad to be coming home. We all built great memories, but, we all miss our families. Thanks to all who supported us in this wonderful journey!

]]> http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/blog-by-dana/feed/ 0 We r back http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/we-r-back/ http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/we-r-back/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:01:24 +0000 dave http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/we-r-back/ The plane landed, we all have our bags, most of us are on the road, the rest will be soon, and how quickly we forget how humid florida is.

]]> http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/we-r-back/feed/ 0 Blog by chris http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/blog-by-chris/ http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/blog-by-chris/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:47:01 +0000 dave http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/30/blog-by-chris/ Well the week is over so I guess ill do dave calls pow wow’s, there just lows and highs. Lows include constantly waking up during the night due to cold ac, working in 100 degree weather, being sore from lifting large amounts of clothing filled trashbags and I had my subscription sunglasses stolen at schlitterban. Highs would include shipleys donuts, our 1 hotel night, schlitterban, and seeing our hard work payoff. There’s no better feeling than seeing the result of a job well done. This trip was great and won’t be forgotten.

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~Shannon

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Today was a day of fun and play at Schlitterbahn waterpark. It was HOT!!! Today was probably the most sunny, heat-filled day of the trip (in my opinion). It was still quote fun though; I was able to see most of the good rides and was able to laugh and have fun with my new and old friends. I did get a little pink around the shoulders (just so you know mom. Because I know you’ve been wondering) but nothing as bad as Riley’s ruby red back *snicker*. I can not wait for tomorrow, though; I am completely worn down and am ready to get back to my family and my own bed (rather than sleeping bags on the cold hard floor). But all the aches and pains aside this has been an amazing and eye opening experience, just to see and help people of another culture. I am going to miss this place and all of my friends who I’ve grown closer to in the past 9 days, but I know that I’ll see them again and well talk and laugh about our time together (and the inside jokes *Haha* Ooo piece of candy!). Hope to see everyone back at home soon.

Sayonara!
Aaron

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-This has been Logan, signing out. ;)

]]> http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/29/blog-by-logan/feed/ 0 Blog from dana http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/29/blog-from-dana/ http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/29/blog-from-dana/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:21:39 +0000 dave http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/29/blog-from-dana/ Hey readers, it’s Dana blogging from Schlitterbahn waterpark. We are all are having fun and making tons of memories. This mission trip has definitely been one of the best trips in my book. We all miss our families, but it is going to be a sad departure. We all have bonded and made so many new friends while serving our wonderful Lord. I know in my heart that I, or the people we have helped, will never forget this experience. My eyes, as well as a few others, were opened this week to how some people have to live life and I feel like at times we take the smallest things for granted. Thank you all of those who supported our fundraisers and helping us get here and serve others! -Dana

]]> http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/29/blog-from-dana/feed/ 0 Blog from the tof http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/26/blog-from-the-tof/ http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/26/blog-from-the-tof/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:57:31 +0000 dave http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/26/blog-from-the-tof/ Me and troy were locked out of the church.

We went to go in the van to go get donuts from shipleys, the best donut place in the world, but there was no more room in the van so we went to go back inside. However the door was locked so troy and I decided to run after the van. Troy went one way and I went the other way.

Troy had not realized I found another way to run after the van. So when he looked back behind him and realized I wasn’t there, he thought I had found another way back into the building. Troy felt stupid and started walking back towards the building while I was still chasing the van. However, he found that the door was still locked. He turned around and saw me walking back because I had not ran fast enough to catch the van.

Then we decided to create a plan. We planed to stand in the middle of the road in the back ally way and stare them down as they went passed. As we were standing there waiting, we heard a really loud, and mean sounding dog behind a fence and we were planning what we would do if it jumped the fence. Fortunately, we did not have to put that plan into action.

When they finally came back at least fifteen to twenty minutes later, we stared them down and as they passed, we could see them all laughing including dave. Then we all got to enjoy shipley donuts.

]]> http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/26/blog-from-the-tof/feed/ 2 Blog by troy (in response to mom) http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/26/blog-by-troy-in-response-to-mom/ http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/26/blog-by-troy-in-response-to-mom/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:39:40 +0000 dave http://texas2009.vierawest.org/2009/06/26/blog-by-troy-in-response-to-mom/ Today we did yard work in 103 degree weather at the Good Samaritan Center, settled down and ate some pizza, got back up for some more hot yardwork and then finally cooling off in a public pool. Overall a good day and I am looking forward to getting to San Antonio in the morning. -sorry I didn’t call you mom

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