Posted by: aslc2010 on: July 9, 2010
Today was our last day with the children. We were all excited to go to the beach. When we arrived at the beach we first played volleyball, charades, and red rover. Then we enjoyed a delicious barbeque consisting of hotdogs and chips. After lunch, we headed to the playground for swings, slides, and all around [...]
Posted by: aslc2010 on: July 8, 2010
In their own words: What are you going to take home with you? How has this experience changed you? Olivia – If I think my life is bad, I should think of other people’s and know that I have it good and better than others. If people in the worst situations can stay strong then [...]
Posted by: aslc2010 on: July 7, 2010
This morning Lindsey got used to our schedule, while some of the girls got used to new groups. We played basketball, made red, white and blue pudding, and the Ducks had a picnic outside. After lunch, we took a group picture and watched A Bug’s Life in anticipation of The Music Man’s arrival. With the [...]
Posted by: aslc2010 on: July 6, 2010
Today was our first regular schedule day with Lindsey. She was able to partake in the full Sacred Heart camp experience. Week two of camp started with a new activity schedule and different camp groups for some. Some of the activities today at camp were dodge ball, playground, archery, and making chocolate dipped pretzels into [...]
Posted by: aslc2010 on: July 5, 2010
As we were woken up by our new comer Lindsey, we were looking forward to a full day at the zoo. When the kids arrived at school, we played board games for about half an hour before heading out to the Detroit Zoo. Once we departed the bus at the zoo, we were welcomed by [...]
Posted by: aslc2010 on: July 5, 2010
Happy 4th of July from Michigan! Well, it was another sleeping in late day which everyone enjoyed. We started our day off by going to church. After church, we headed back to Sacred Heart to enjoy a lunch made up of Mac and Cheese, pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. We then had a little bit of [...]
Posted by: aslc2010 on: July 3, 2010
We were able to sleep in today for the first time. We said good-bye to Sandy. Then we went gallivanting around Great Lakes Crossing. We shopped till we dropped. We all bought Michigan sweatshirts. Had lunch. Took pictures. Went on a rollercoaster. Tried on prom dresses. And ended up with so many bags in our [...]
Posted by: aslc2010 on: July 3, 2010
In their own words: What has made the most impact on you this week? Olivia – When I see Myles laugh and smile; especially when I laugh so hard with him. Whenever I’m with him, he is not just a kid that I’m taking care of, but actually a good friend of mine. Jackie – [...]
Posted by: aslc2010 on: July 1, 2010
Our day began with prayer in our meeting classroom so we could feel their presence in the room while we were waiting for them. Today, the Discovery camp children, who are pre-K through 2nd grade, started their day off in the blue gym playing duck duck goose and tag. Then the kids went to cooking [...]
