Hello Prem,
I just wanted to send a brief note thanking you once again for your hospitality and generosity. Thanks in no small part to you, my colleagues and I were able to take part in the annual service trip and explore other opportunities to build upon our existing partnerships in Duncans. This year, our students, my colleagues, and I were able to provide the All Age School and the Granville Place of Safety with new computers that they desperately needed. The students and the community also got together to clear trees and brush from what will ultimately be a new play-field for the community of Logwood Walk. And we began to lay the foundation for what I hope will be week-long health clinic for the girls and women of Duncans to be held in June either before or after my June study abroad trip. This latter piece would not have been possible if I was not able to visit (and had a place to stay!). I'm still working on all of the logistics, but I already have two board-certified OBGYNs from the States who have agreed to volunteer their services and we're working on partnering with UWI for additional support. Naturally, if I can pull it all together, these services will also be made available to any of the women who work at Silver Sands.
Regarding our stay at Endless Summer, everything was absolutely perfect, as expected. Your home is very spacious and comfortable, its views are second to none, and the main living and patio area and the lawn all beg guests to relax, chat, and enjoy the breeze and views. While it's common knowledge among all members of the Silver Sands community and family, the lovely people who work at Endless Summer (Annette, Scotty, Una, Kerene, Merlene, and Richie) are simply fantastic and really make the trip worthwhile. I'm so sorry that I didn't have a chance to see Ms. Una this time, but please wish her well for me and let her know that all of us who knew her from our last visit at Endless Summer hope that she recovers quickly.
Thanks again & I'll be in touch soon regarding summer,
Rafik
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