Monday, March 4, 2019

And its a wrap!!

As I tried to patiently sit out the 10 hour transit in Houston before heading to Edmonton, I reflected on all the amazing people I was fortunate to work with on this mission. Words cannot express the dedication and commitment of this group of volunteers. I have learned so much from them, been inspired by them and truly enjoyed working alongside them. I hope our paths cross again in the future, perhaps on another mission. Until then, I wish them well as they return home and hope they continue to touch lives wherever they go and in whatever they do.

All good things come to an end. The mission is over and it's back to my normal routine. Thank you once again to all of you for your support and encouragement and for letting me share this experience with you. May you all be blessed abundantly whichever corner of the world you are in!

As I sign off on this final blog, scroll down to see the many  "Faces of CAMTA" that made this mission a success.

Gracias!

Sandra

Ps...Also, see link below of an CBC Edmonton news article profiling the 2019 CAMTA mission.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/camta-medical-volunteer-edmonton-ecuador-1.5038072?fbclid=IwAR33Hm5Di-VIiTZrX5ZRSSqeAeCqpGXUWhxPzuP-4i69iKBO5uE2sl00Zo8


Fun Fact: In 2008, the constitution of Ecuador recognized nature as an entity with its own legally enforceable rights. It was the first country in the world to ever do such a thing, giving its surrounding natural territory the “right to exist, persist, maintain and regenerate its vital cycles.” Speaking of nature, Ecuador is considered the Orchid capital of the world. It has 4,250 species of orchid, from which 1,301 are endemic, making it the country with the most orchid species in the world.








































3 comments:

  1. Hey Sandra - thanks for giving me the opportunity to "live" this experience with you. You've reawakened in me the desire to give back. I hope to do a mission trip one day too.

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  2. Remarkable people doing remarkable work!

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  3. Sandra, that was a fantastic journey! God bless the whole CAMTA team for the remarkable work and dedication. I really enjoyed your updates. Warm regards, Lorna.

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