Monday, July 22, 2013

The children smile almost unaware of the poverty surrounding them


I am so honored to be a part of this experience and to have gotten to know my fellow travelers.  And I am so proud of the work my cousin, Father Bob Dowd, has done towards helping the wonderful people of Holy Cross by bridging the gap between them and America via St. Monica’s.  It was very surreal seeing people pick through the endless mountains of garbage alongside the pigs and goats, yet not appearing to stand in judgment of each other.  Another lesson in judgment was the children in their school uniforms, some of their shoes barely had soles, yet their joy and laughter were the most stable foundation any of us could possibly hope for.

                                                               - Paula Andersen, Louisville, KY 

Arthur (medical researcher) and Paula (registered nurse) give medical supplies
to the staff of the Br Andre Dispensary.

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