One of the best parts about working for Merge were the amazing people we got to work along side. From our director to the staff at Covenant World Mission, the other trip facilitators working around the globe to the local leadership and lay people - we have met some truly amazing people and great friends. And some of the greatest of the great were our summer staffers. About this time last summer, our staff was arriving for the summer. And we didn't know it at that time, but it was a summer that would forever change all of us. Serving alongside the same small group of people 24/7 for weeks on end is a unique experience. We played, worked, cleaned, ate, argued, cried, laughed, cooked, misunderstood, got frustrated, shared, vented, talked, wondered about laying down hair, drove, did laundry, packed and loved each other well.
It's sorta strange knowing that this intense community isn't happening for us this summer. Some things about it we won't miss, but there is a great deal about it that we will long for in these summer months.
Hannah, Liz, Richard, Nathan and April - We love each of you so much and know that we will be missing you tons this summer.
Ecuador Summer Staff 2010
(Mom was an honorary member...both summers)
Ecuador Summer Staff 2011
And these photos are really best appreciated in a series...
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