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Missionary blog of my time as a Salesian Lay Missioner
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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...

Ann
Apr 5, 20222 min read


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...

Ann
Jan 13, 20223 min read


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...

Ann
Dec 6, 20212 min read


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...

Ann
Nov 27, 20212 min read


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...

Ann
Oct 30, 20212 min read


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...

Ann
Sep 28, 20213 min read


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...

Ann
Aug 28, 20213 min read


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...

Ann
Jul 17, 20212 min read


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...

Ann
Jun 26, 20214 min read


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....

Ann
May 22, 20214 min read


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...

Ann
May 7, 20213 min read


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...

Ann
Apr 7, 20212 min read


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...

Ann
Apr 5, 20212 min read


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...

Ann
Feb 26, 20213 min read


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,...

Ann
Feb 22, 20212 min read


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...

Ann
Jan 26, 20213 min read


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...

Ann
Jan 8, 20214 min read


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...

Ann
Jan 4, 20212 min read


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....

Ann
Nov 10, 20202 min read


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...

Ann
Aug 13, 20204 min read
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