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Category Archives: HEFY

Sam goes to Kenya

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Leah
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Most of our kids have done a humanitarian trip with an amazing organization (previously called HEFY) HumanitarianXP. Sam left for 2.5 weeks to go to Kenya to build a school. He had to fly to NYC to meet his group. … Continue reading →

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Josh HEFY Paraguay Summary

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Leah
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It’s been several weeks since Josh got back from Paraguay, but this summer has been so crazy, it’s hard to keep up! He had a great time! He came back in one piece – minus a few clothing items which … Continue reading →

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Josh and HEFY Paraguay

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Leah
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Two years ago, Zach set off on an adventure to Ecuador with the organization HEFY. He had an amazing time and told all the kids it was a MUST DO trip. He learned and grew so much, made some amazing … Continue reading →

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She’s home!

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Leah
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Two weeks sped by and this girl is home! We are so so proud of her! She worked hard, pushed herself completely out of her comfort zone and made some amazing new friends! Of course, she was also completely exhausted … Continue reading →

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Zandra and HEFY

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Leah
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This girl. Headed off on an adventure of a lifetime on Thursday. She headed off with an organization called HEFY to Dominican Republic where she will serve a small community there helping to build an addition to a school, and … Continue reading →

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Leaving home swinging through the (Ecua)door

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Leah
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Zach had to write an essay for English class and chose to write about his experience in Ecuador with HEFY. He had certain parameters to follow for his class, but I loved how it captured a different side of his … Continue reading →

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Zach’s experience in Ecuador (with HEFY)

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Leah
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I finally convinced Zach to write about his experience in Ecuador. He had such an awesome time, and he did a great job documenting in his travel journal and taking pictures, but I wanted to have something on here to … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, back in Ecuador 

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Leah
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So.  The only contact you get with your child while they are gone is to follow along on the HEFY Instagram account and wait for pictures to post. Which I did. Hourly.  Haha. Just kidding.  (Not really). You are also … Continue reading →

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And He’s Off….

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Leah
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I have sent my boys off many times now over the years without me on vacation but they have always been with their Dad (or their grandparents). I have sometimes gone several days without talking to them while they are … Continue reading →

Posted in HEFY, Uncategorized, Zach | 1 Reply

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I am a Mom, Stepmom and wife who by day also doubles as a Speech Language Pathologist in private practice. I started this blog because I want to document our journey as a family as we grow, change and continue to “blend” into our blended family. This is the place where I share the amazing adventures of raising my flowers and skids. Click Here for more.

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