On May 12th, a new school year began at Santa Maria del Fiat, our beloved Mission School. Over 1,250 students in pre-k through senior year of high school are now engaged in our English program, receiving computer classes, and filling their minds with fundamental lessons to serve them for years to come.
As we prepare to begin a new school year next week, we wanted to share one last amazing memory from summer vacation at the Mission. In March, we welcomed a group of nursing students and professors in partnership with Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (my alma mater – Grace 😊).
Last week, we had the joy of watching several of Mission Santa Maria’s programs come together in a truly inspiring way. All of the children and missionary caregivers from the Mission Home were invited to spend the day at ESPOL University—an experience filled with discovery, learning, and fun.
Ho, ho, ho! Here in Olón, the local expat community has long sponsored a Christmas program at the home with backpacks of clothes, shoes and surprises.