Packing Day Photos

 We will try to mix photos and text when we blog, and here is the first batch of photos.  Packing Day accomplished a lot.  Not only did we fill 20 suitcases with important donations for our friends in the DR, but we also organized and cleaned out the basement storage at the Norwich Congregational Church,  where DR Projects has been accumulating donations for years.  Also, importantly, we made great strides in enhancing group chemistry and teamwork.  It will be crucial for us to work together and communicate well when we're in the DR, and Packing Day showed that we are indeed a well-functioning team. Only two more days until we depart!











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