it was exciting to pack and leave Keene
	of course there was always waiting at the airport
	getting supplies in Santo Domingo
	Dominican Republic Mission Headquarters
	arrival for the main group was late at night
	the group stayed at the Catholic Center in Cabral
	arriving at the Center
	sleeping arrangements were spartan but clean
	garden at the Catholic Center was a restful quiet place
	the garden
	worship and planning sessions were vital to the success of each day
	good food makes for happy campers!
	two of the kitchen staff that made it all happen
	relaxing at the Catholic Center
	there was some time unwind
	evangelistic meetings were held at the the church in Cabral
	the church was small, but the spirit of God was there
	singing praises
	everyone received a blessing
	Floyd Miller, evangelist
	Floyd at work
	children's story time
	sometimes the children met inside
	sometimes outside
	now be quiet to hear the story
	Matthew 18:3
	preparing medicines
	preparing medicines
	and more preparing medicines!
	preparing medicines was tiring
	transportation was by our faithful bus
	on the way
	a lot of time was spent on the bus
	be thankful we had a bus!
	Julio -- the master of the bus!
	houses in town or along a major road were sometimes colorful
	home sweet home
	a home
	some houses were rather simple
	one of the migrant villages
	a simple house
	waiting outside a clinic
	everyone wanted their picture taken
	first get heights and weights
	clinics were a very busy time
	everyone worked during a clinic
	in a clinic
	in a clinic
	in a clinic
	the people were the most important part of the clinics
	a young girl
	a mother's love
	clinic
	even during a clinic there was time for a smile!
	Dr. Torres in a clinic
	clinic
	clear instructions on how to take the medications were necessary
	teaching was an important part of each clinic
	it can be a bit scary when you are little!
	who gained more? the group or the people!
	the end of a long but rewarding day
	even if the water is not so clean, a bath is so important
	a good soaping feels so good
	installing the water purifier
	clean drinking water is a blessing
	a great job for all that worked so hard
	the church building that was started in 2002
	the church still needs our support -- this year funds were available to put on a roof!
	interior of the church
	the members are still meeting in a temporary building
	next year this just might be finished!
	smiles were a great reward
	the innocence of children!
	the wonderful beach!
	the hemisphere's oldest cathedral
	Columbus was not the first person in these lands
	sightseeing
	there are plenty of historical sites to experience
	the fortress once protected the harbor and city of Santo Domingo
	the old palace
	Sabbath worship on the beach was something to look forward to
	the Botanical Garden is a delight
	the tram is a great way to see the whole garden
	why is a garden so peaceful?
	at the Botanical Garden
	caves are always interesting
	interesting structures in the dark
	waiting for the rest of the group
	getting your hair braided is a tradition
	on the way home!