HOLLY W... The two that I remember coming to mind - I believe were both named Jerry. Father Jerry so impressed me with his gentle kindness. That he is willing to step forward towards peace even when it meant risking his life. His talk on forgiveness that must be first from your own soul before healing can begin is the truth all of us must face before any healing process can begin. I'm thankful that he meet with us by his own forgiveness and shared powerful stories of reconciliation. The other Jerry talked about youth and said "how can you shoot boredom" That to me shows the future that when you do not have access to education and jobs then you have only resentment and no hope, which is a world wide problem for young people. I'm still trying to put a weeks worth of so much learning in my mind that it will take a while to simulate it all.

RUTH M... I will treasure the experience, especially the friendships made with those left in Belfast, and those from St. Luke's who were members of our Mission Team. We studied together, we traveled together, we explored Belfast and the surrounding area together, and we worshiped and prayed together. Our concluding experience in the countryside of St. Patrick was a highlight of the trip as we made a circle at the front of the sanctuary of Saul Church, the small stone church that has been build on the site where St. Patrick first preached. My guide book explains that it is called 'Saul' because that is the Celtic name for 'barn'--the farmer's barn where St.Patrick first preached. We joined together in a service of rededication as we prepared to return to our responsibilities in Orlando--to ourselves, our church members, our community and to the world--as globally we are becoming interdependent of one another.