Hello!  I am getting excited to serve in Guyana.  I will stage...that means get together with about 30 volunteers in Miami, FL on April 28th.  I won't know where in Guyana I will land until I land!  Funny, huh?  More to follow.

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  1. Sean CarterMarch 30, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Yay. We are all excited for you!

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  2. szabomary1April 6, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Patty - Thank you for keeping us posted! Looking forward to seeing anything you are able to send. And happy that you are finally achieving your dream. - Mary and Joan

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