Dominican Republic

Well, we are back from the Dominican Republic and it was an amazing experience. Jasons family and Spins family along with some good friends all headed out to the Dominican for a 'VACATION WITH A PURPOSE'. We had gone to help out a school down there in which we played music for the kids, we painted the inside and outside of their school and we held a sports camp for the kids, we even helped lead a few worship services in a couple of churches, which went over really well especially because Jason had learned the lyrics in spanish!!

This was the most fulfilling trip that I have ever been on, while we had time to shop and sit on the beach, helping these kids was my highlight for sure. These kids have absolutely nothing in the way of possessions, but Ive never seen so many happy kids, I now know that the key to happiness isnt through an xbox or ps3, lol. Our band had raised money throughout the year from gigs and merchandise, which helped pay for some of the sports equipment that we took down for them. I also want to thank Kilcona church for raising almost $2000 in a simple chili lunch, id also like to thank Canadian Tire on Regent for donating almost $500 in sports equipment, there were also many people that donated Canadian Tire money and various clothing, toys and shoes.  We also want to recognize and thank AirTransat for allowing us to take 2 checked bags for free which allowed us to bring a huge amount of stuff to the kids.

If you ever get the chance to go on a trip like this, dont be scared, i promise you it will be the most awesome trip you can do, Ive said it before and I will say it again, to go on a missions trip, doesnt mean you have to sell your home and all your possessions and move to a jungle in Africa, if you have the right heart and just want to love the kids, you will be a blessing to them.... and when you get home you will realize that they were a blessing to you!!!

Check out our pictures from our trip