St. Benedict R.C. School Library

Collecting  books and organizing the St. Benedict R.C. School Library was a major project during my time in Belize.  I worked with several organizations to collect books, and in late June we received a large book donation from family and friends in Houston, TX.  Upon the arrival of the shipment we began a total reorganization of the library.  The staff and students were very excited, and the project would continue through the summer holiday break.  Unfortunately that didn't work out when I broke my leg and had to return to Texas several weeks early.  I was determined to get this library into shape, and with the help of a few friends and fellow Peace Corps Volunteers I was able to leave St. Benedict with a beautifully organized library space.  For three days we sorted, labeled, taped, and shelved.  The work was amazing and I couldn't have done it without the help of some very special people. Miss Jan has even volunteered to continue work in the library during the coming school year. 

Thanks again to the Peace Corps Belize Staff, Hoover Oil Supply Company, and the Clark Family for gathering, collecting, shipping, and transporting the books for St. Benedict R.C. School.

And a special thank you goes to Mike, Dov, Sussanah, Emily, Pat, Karey Manley, Jan, Gary, Patrick, the Jesuit Volunteers, Traveling Mission Group, Miss Olive, and John.  Once again words cannot describe how grateful I am for your willingness to help.  I couldn’t have done it without you!  Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Comments

[Aletha Anderson]

More good news and such loving and caring friends. You are loved--GiGi & Bill

[Mica & John]

Thanks Gi-Gi and Bill! It sure has been fun sharing Belize with you and so many others!

[Don Albert]

What an awesome and much needed project. Congratulations! I hope De Smet can further the project in 2010.

[Mica & John]

Thanks Mr. Don! I am so excited about De Smet's work at St. Benedict! Thank you for all of your help!