Ann
A Lenten Giving Opportunity
Hello everyone! I had previously mentioned that I would be helping to coordinate donations for the Casa San Miguel. As a quick refresher...
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Ann
- Jan 13, 2022
- 3 min
Where to begin?
A lot has happened since I last posted, and I am not entirely sure where to begin. I guess I will start chronologically. December was a...
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Ann
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
What's Next?
The reality of making a big life change is that everyone starts to wonder what comes next. It is something that I have been thinking...
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Ann
- Nov 27, 2021
- 2 min
So Much to Be Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope it was a time of blessings spent with family and friends. While I missed my mother's cooking this...
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Ann
- Oct 30, 2021
- 2 min
Preparing for the Next Chapter
Well, I have almost reached 10 months of living in Bolivia. I don’t know how the time has gone this fast! Since I am quickly nearing 1...
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Ann
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
New Beginnings
So what has happened since I last wrote? To be quite honest, a lot. September has been a month of transitions and new beginnings, so let...
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Ann
- Aug 28, 2021
- 3 min
Adventures in Bolivia
This past month has been exciting because I had the opportunity to explore other parts of Bolivia for the first time since I arrived in...
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Ann
- Jul 17, 2021
- 2 min
Beauty in the Difficulty
So this past month or so has definitely been the most difficult since I came to Bolivia. When you say yes to a year or more of mission...
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Ann
- Jun 26, 2021
- 4 min
Goodbyes are Difficult
As William Shakespeare wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” This month, we had to say goodbye to Nicole, a volunteer who has been here...
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Ann
- May 22, 2021
- 4 min
Ave Maria
To celebrate the month of Mary, I thought I would talk a little about the patroness of the Hogar and how we have been celebrating Mary....
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Ann
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
In Sickness and in Health
Hello everyone! In case you were wondering, this post has nothing to do with marriage. I just thought that this phrase from wedding vows...
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Ann
- Apr 7, 2021
- 2 min
Under Construction
In my last post, I hinted that I would be updating everyone on how you can financially support the Hogar if you feel called to do so. I...
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Ann
- Apr 5, 2021
- 2 min
Easter Joy
Wow, I feel like so many events were packed into the last few days! I will do my best to try to remember them. I enjoyed experiencing...
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Ann
- Feb 26, 2021
- 3 min
God has a Funny Sense of Humor
Well, I now have a new role at the Hogar: tutor/online class facilitator. That's right. Ever since the beginning of the month, the new...
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Ann
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
Happy (Belated) Feast of St. John Bosco!
If you have read some of my earlier blogs, you will know that St. John Bosco is the founder of the Salesian order, so needless to say,...
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Ann
- Jan 26, 2021
- 3 min
Lessons in Generosity
Hello everyone! It’s hard to believe that I have already been in Bolivia for about 3 weeks, and yet, here I am! So far, I have been...
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Ann
- Jan 8, 2021
- 4 min
Welcome to Bolivia! ¡Bienvenidos a Bolivia!
Note: This was written on Thursday, January 7, 2021, after my first full day at the Hogar Maria Auxiliadora. Hello friends! Well, I made...
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Ann
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
It's Go Time!
If you are reading this post, it means that I will shortly be on my way to Bolivia (or that I am already there)! I finally received my...
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Ann
- Nov 10, 2020
- 2 min
Waiting
I am back at it! I feel bad that I haven't posted in quite a while, but I was waiting to see if I had more answers before I posted again....
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Ann
- Aug 13, 2020
- 4 min
Pessimism
Note: This post was written on July 30th, but I am just now able to publish it online. I am feeling more hopeful again, but I thought I...
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