It is hard to imagine but just two months ago the brother’s decided to put together this trip. It has been another world wind pulling it off with fundraising, organizational meetings and securing travel arrangements. Unfortunately the flights are costing us an additionally $600 which we did not expect…all this because JetBlue changed their schedule from last year and we needed to get everyone back to Rochester by the first day of classes. The brother’s have all paid their deposits, gotten their shots and a safety course, gone over the basics of the trip and taken their exams! I am still trying to get them to help raise the last of the needed funds for the second half of the materials and supplies. Apparently, supplies are now very expensive because of the rebuilding on the other side of the island (Haiti)…supply and demand! I am certain everything will come together and we will have another great trip. I can’t wait to see the brother’s discuss how life is completely different just some 90 miles from the shores of the United States. As I have traveled the world and see much poverty, I can tell you the conditions in the Dominican Republic are as bad as anywhere I have ever gone. The simple fact we are building outhouses tells us exactly the primitive conditions we will live and work under. I am very grateful for everyone’s generosity. It certainly speaks to the support for this project but more so about the need to be one human family.
Peace, Fr. Cool
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