We met at the arch at 2:00 a.m., where we got a blessing from Father Kesicki before heading off to Buffalo airport. We flew from Buffalo to Dallas, and while in Dallas we experienced a 17-minute layover due to the small amounts of snow in Buffalo. Finally, aboard the plane in Dallas heading to Tucson, […]
We began our day by heading to the Pio Decimo Center and got there around 8:30. Once we got there, we were introduced to the services that Pio Decimo offers for young children in the community. Pio Decimo cares for and begins to educate pre-kindergarten students. They also have an after-school program for children ages […]
Over the past two days, we have been working in the Pio Decimo Center to paint various areas of their building. One of the largest projects we faced involved painting the entry room, where the people utilizing the center would first walk in; the presentation of the room is very important to those at the […]
It was our first day at Pio Decimo. We arrived and John taught us all about their presence in different counties and all the services they provide. It was super interesting to learn about how far they reach and how many people they help. It exceeded my preconceived expectations. Doug and I were on tree duty, […]
We start the day with some cool breezes in the morning. Becky is driving today, taking us to the Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum. On the way, Anthony requests to play the song “Sunday Morning” which fits perfectly with the moment. The vision of cacti and layers of mountains appears as we come close to […]
Leaving early Saturday morning, the 10 Gannon students and faculty traveling to the Arizona Border began their journey southwest. For some, this was their experience on an airplane. The journey was long but was followed by a rewarding experience. When touching down into Phoenix, the group was met with the sunny dry environment of the […]