This past week we had an amazing group of volunteers from all over Canada, some of whom were long-time volunteers with MDS and others who were excited to serve with MDS for the very first time. We also had two special guests from MDS’s office in...
This was a week of transition for the project in Paradise, CA. We had 10 weekly volunteers from central Pennsylvania, consisting of 5 married couples, who brought vibrant energy to the project, joining those already present. Then on Wednesday we...
Once again, we were blessed by a wonderful group of volunteers! We had a group of 10 women from Iowa and their driver from Kentucky. They were joined by a man from southern California and our construction supervisor’s spouse. They all tried new...
Since our other head cook left we have been joined by another is picking up that task. The meals this week were rated “delicious”. This past week workers struggled with the heat and humidity of southern LA. Those from PA took a day or two to...
What a wonderful and enjoyable group of volunteers we had this week! We had a group of 9 women and their drivers from Central Wisconsin. They were full of energy and ready to tackle new jobs and experiences, which they did with eagerness. They...
We had 10 Long term volunteers this week, and we had three day workers who each served 2 days. Thanks Joe, Bob & Hugh! We welcomed our new cooks for three weeks: Karin & Helmut Hein from Abbotsford. They arrived with a vehicle full of...
Toward the end of this week we received a wonderful gift. It rained in Paradise! We received 1.25 inches over a 24-hour span, gentle and steady. It all soaked into the earth and the plants drank it eagerly. This is the best fire prevention possible....
Our mornings began with a one-minute neck massage, and the week ended with a ten-minute massage for willing participants. That’s the benefit of having a licensed massage therapist on the work crew. This week we experienced the miracles of “lost...
We are grateful for the two weekly volunteers, Peter Erb and Louisa Pirozzi-Erb, from Dundee, Ohio, who arrived Sunday, May 22. We enjoyed working with them; they added spice to our group! Saturday, May 27, Leo and Mim Martin returned to Pennsylvania...