Me & My Pops

Me & My Pops
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My dad is in Haiti right now. He will be there for the next week and a half leading a medical mission trip. I am so happy for him, because this is where his heart really is. This year marks his 9th visit, I think - each time being a memorable experience. The photo here is from my senior year in High School, the year that I went with my dad. I treasure the memories of watching Dad glow with excitement and glee over little victories and friendships, after repairing things thought to be lost, and in sharing his faith with others. I am excited that he is able to pursue something he is passionate about and I can't wait to hear about his adventures for this year! The year I went, Dad got arrested for "stealing a National Treasure" - he and a bunch of guys were digging up an old cannon from a sewer ditch! That was a bit tramatic - being a minor in a third world country and having your father "detained" for digging something out of a sewer. Boy, did he get in trouble with my mom about that one!