MTI New Beginnings

I am reporting in from a temporary home in Colorado Springs at the Missionary Training International where I will be for the next 3 weeks.

The 30+ participants include families, couples and singles. We are all getting to know each other and there are 2 other women and a couple who are coming to the DR. The 2 ladies moved to Puerto Plata in August and the couple is moving down in 2011. Its so great to meet other people who will be participating in ministry in the DR.

There are also many friendly people who are going to China, India, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, the Czech Republic, Australia, etc. Its interesting to hear about their different experiences and mission fields.

More soon!

Blessings,

Anna

Back Again

In Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, DR

I am coming back again next week to the states. I will be home for Thanksgiving and then I head off the following Monday to Colorado for missionary training. After the 3 week training, I will be home for Christmas, and then I head back to the DR immediately after. Please feel free to call me on my U.S. cell phone during this time. Please pray for safe travels as well and for God to use this time to strengthen and equip me before coming back to the DR.

Thanks much for all of your support!

Blessings,

Anna

ADR Evaluation

So for those of you wondering about the hurricane... yes, we got rain, but no nothing was destroyed, thankfully!

It did, however, put a little damper on our previously planned ADR Evaluation of children in the community with special needs. Despite the quantity of rain, we still were able to evaluate 86 children and provide them with 117 services. There were four services available -- evaluation of development, language skills, learning issues and psychological examination. Most children presented learning problems and / or psychological issues. We also evaluated over 20 children that are under the age of 6, that are good candidates for our upcoming, eagerly awaited Early Intervention Program.

Unfortunately, I didn't remember to take photos... so this little blurb will have to do!

Blessings,

Anna