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Bienvenidos de San Salvador! Print E-mail
Thursday, 03 April 2008

Katie Doerr is a 2004 graduate of Saint Louis University and is currently a 4th year medical student at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is volunteering in El Salvador through May 2008.

Andy and KatieBienvenidos de San Salvador! Everything is going very well here. We arrived on Sunday successfully. We are staying with a friendly Salvadoran family in la Colonia Miravalle, a small neighborhood close to the national university. During the day, I attend class at the Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad. It is a one on one Spanish class with a former Jesuit seminarian and we discuss topics ranging from the political climate to the religious tendencies of Salvadoran students.
While I study, Andy travels to various clinics and hospitals with Salvadoran doctors and participates in the care of patients. In the afternoons, we take various field trips to Salvadoran cultural and historical sites like the University of Central America, where the six Jesuits were assasinated in 1989. It is a bit overwhelming, but we are learning, experiencing and taking in everything around us.
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Sofia and Cecily Linsenmeyer
April 25, 2008
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Hi Andy and Katie!!!!!!
We hope you guys are having a great time in El Salvador!

Fr. Joe Post
April 15, 2008
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Katie and Andy, Buenos Dias, It sounds like you are enjoying yourselves and making an impact in your own special way. The weather is changing here in the STL for the better and so far the Cards are doing fairly well. The parish is as active as ever. You both are a part of my daily thoughts and prayers, be safe and I'll see you soon (relatively).
Fr. Joe

Sr. Carrol Coble
April 11, 2008
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Katie, I am so happy you shared this with me. I am so proud of you and know that this will be a wonderful experience for you and Andy. Enjoy every minute of it. Can't wait to hear all about it when you return.

Sr. Carrol Coble
April 11, 2008
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Hi, Katie! What a beautiful surprise to hear that you are in El Salvador. I know you will enjoy every minute of it as you have every experience that God puts before you. Can't wait to hear more. Thanks for sending me this! Love you and wishing you God's peace and love.

Becky Hassler
April 08, 2008
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Hi Katie!
I'm so glad you made it there safely. I hope you can just take it all in, and just experience the people and life around you. I look so forward to hearing more from you.
Much love,
Becky

Granny Mary & Grandpa Jack
April 08, 2008
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Katie & Andy - We are happy to hear that everything is going so well! As usual the family is very busy but they are very interested in what you two guys are doing. Take care of yourselves and keep us posted - We all love you!! - Granny & Grandpa

Allison Clark
April 08, 2008
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Buenos dias Katie and Andy!
Glad you all are enjoying El Salvador...I'm a bit jealous. Looking forward to hearing about it! Let me know if they're hiring PTs down there! And Katie have you seen our friend Tulio?
Hasta luego.
Love,
Allison

Kate & Will Payne
April 06, 2008
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Hi Katie and Andy!

We're glad to hear you're having such a great experience and look forward to hearing more! We'll be thinking of and praying for you!

Kate and Will

Janet Gildea, SC
April 05, 2008
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Hi Katie and Andy,
Since our plans for hosting you here at the border were disrupted it's great to be able to share in this adventure. What a wonderful opportunity that I know will foster your commitment for service to those most in need! Please say a prayer for me and for our ministries here at la otra frontera when you visit Mons. Oscar Romero's grave.
Con carino y abrazos fuertes,
Janet

Sarah Linsenmeyer
April 04, 2008
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Hi Andy and Katie!
We are thinking of you from Mid-Missouri and wishing you a wonderful adventure! We love you guys!
Love,
Sarah, Phillip, Willa and Pearlie

Dan Miller
April 04, 2008
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Glad to hear that everything is going well. I will make sure to keep tabs on you guys and fill you in on what’s going on here.

Take Care,

Dan

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