Live From Around the World: New Orleans

Final Comments

March 25, 2011, New Orleans

Posted by Helen Ilnicky

I had really wanted to write some final comments on the blog, but, alas, life has gotten in the way again….so they will be brief.

Volunteering is a funny thing.  You go into it thinking you are the one giving, but more often than not, you instead walk away with… Read More

Missing My New Orleans Family

March 14, 2011, New Orleans

Posted by Missy Benson

We are back!  If we had never left town I would not have had an opportunity to get to know this amazing group of students and adults.   What other way can you get to really know people other than to take a trip together?   We were all out of our comfort zone.  And that is… Read More

Finding Serenity

March 12, 2011, New Orleans

Posted by Margaret Benson

After a week of work (and a few Mardi Gras parades!) that seemed to go by surprisingly fast, we spent today exploring the French Quarter and celebrating the culture of New Orleans.  We had a later-than-expected start this morning after tidying the house a bit, making a (very small) dent in my homework, and for… Read More

Painted Ears, Anybody?

March 11, 2011, New Orleans

Posted by Lucy, a St. Paul’s youth

Hello everyone! We’re having a great time here in New Orleans.  This morning started a bit late on the youth’s part, resulting in last minute English muffins, unpacked lunches and reflections in the van.  Regardless of our tendency to oversleep, we made it to our work site on time and the morning… Read More

Preconceived Ideas

March 10, 2011, New Orleans

Posted by George Huss

When the idea of doing this mission trip came to my attention, I thought it would be something worthwhile for Genny and me... other than the usual spring break fare.  As for me, I have never been to New Orleans.  In fact, I have never had any desire to go to New Orleans.  The thoughts… Read More

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