In the course of our work we are able to meet many interesting personalities, especially so at the 5 star hotel that we sing at on Saturday nights. They range from politicians to young yuppie types to upper middle-class families to travelers etc. Every weekend I enjoy just observing the many different personalities […]
My sixteen-year-old sister Theresa has been accompanying me to the hospital to help spend time and teach the little ones who are suffering with cancer. I didn’t know how positive an effect it was having on her, till she wrote the following for our newsletter:
I have a great time every time I go to the […]
I’m going to be in meetings for the next four days planning a program called the AIP! The AIP stands for “Activated Incentive Program” and it’s a project that we are going to undertake for all the young volunteers in India. Last year we did something similar, in fact it was done all […]
The school for slum children that we started in September 2004 has grown immensely. It is called Starting Point, because I guess that’s exactly what it is–an opportunity for these kids to get a good start in life. These kids (20 of them) come from a slum near a place called Ulsoor here […]
Dear Friends and family,
Since I’ve been getting quite a few emails asking about the landslide, the stampede, and other recent tragedies here in the Philippines, let me just write now to say thanks for all your concern… my family and I are fine and well. Natural disasters seem to be a part […]
Vas writes:This morning I was reading some of our Family devotional materials commonly known as Mo Letters. (Even though the new ones are written by Maria or Peter they’re still referred to as Mo Letters.) So anyway, I was reading on the topic of going on feelings and emotions, and I was convicted when I […]
Vas writes: Here’s a before and after shot of an area in Chiapas (a state in Mexico) where the floods hit recently after the hurricane activity. Our Family International mission base here in Cuernavaca took a trip down there to distribute supplies and bring some comfort to those suffering because of this disaster.
Hi Everyone! I’m taking off early in the morning to a far off city called Kolkata! Thats where my mom lives, so I’m finally going to visit her with Kaila for the first time since she was born. Mom is already ever so excited! One of the projects that The Family International has […]
Vas writes: The other day one of the kids came up to me and said “let me read your fortune.” They had one of those papers foldy things where you pick a number and they fold and unfold and then tell you your fortune. At first I was like, “no it’s ok, I don’t like […]
Hi everyone, I will be posting soon on how we celebrated Christmas as a Family Home, as well as posting some pics! It was a very busy time but we had loads of fun. Everyone is thinking about what present to get for the name they chose out of the hat. This is somewhat […]
