In less than a week...

Yesterday, many of us enjoyed St. Mike's Graduation on a chilly and happy Mother's Day. Excitement, hope and sadness filled our hearts as we celebrated with our amazing graduates and their families. As I sat and looked out at the graduating seniors, I was thinking about the hard work and energy these young people have dedicated over the years to achieve this goal. Our graduation speaker mentioned that 70% of our students give time and energy to service through our MOVE programs during their undergraduate years. What a wonderful blend of self-care and care for others our students have developed.

In less than a week our eager group of eleven will be on our way to Kolkata. Our gift funds have been raised, the medical and educational gifts have been packed, and we now make our final personal preparations. It's hard to believe that one week from now we will spending our first full day in India.

We are so grateful to all of our benefactors... all of you who have given money, goods, support, encouragement, prayers, well-wishes, and interest... thank you from our hearts. We hope you will read our blog while we are away and continue to keep us in your hearts! Know that we are carrying your good energy with us as we travel and work.

Anek Anek Dhanyavad!
(Thank you very much!)

Linda