Hey guys,

I did some experimenting and found out we can post pictures with our posts, hopefully this works out as planned. In the create a post page, there is an icon that looks like a picture, and if you click that it walks you through how to add pictures- so if you want to, add something from volunteering, or from something you did this summer that you want to share.

I am actually on vacation visiting my grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins on Orcas Island, WA, which is in Puget Sound. The picture is from the back porch of my aunt and uncle's house- imagine walking out and seeing that every day... It's absolutely amazing here and I've spent the last few days crabbing, fishing, catching shrimp, spotting seals, orca, bald eagles and doing plenty of other amazing things. It's really not hard to think of the Jesuit idea of "seeing God in all things" out here. I recommend it as a travel destination to anyone and everyone.

Other than this little vacation, I've been working away most of my summer as a full time bank teller- I have not been robbed yet, though I did think I lost $2,000 for a day- and spending the rest of my precious little time with friends and family, or sleeping. I've seen Kyle and Tommy (and Ginny once) but I miss the rest of my Loyola friends and cannot wait to get back. I'll be moving in on the 21st to train for my Service Coordinator position.

As Tommy already wrote, the McQuaid triage is planning on volunteering together soon, though we have not done anything yet. I look forward to it when we do it.

I hope everyone is having a great summer and I miss you all.

-Matt

Happy Fourth of July Everybody

Hey guys,


Sorry I've been lacking in posts, I know everybody has missed me. I haven't been really doing too much this summer, I've been working 40 hours a week at Oak Hill Country Club (Johnny "Tiger" Mesko should know that being an avid golf fan). I enjoy it, and I'm making good money so I can't complain. I have also been hanging out with friends and family catching up and making up for time I was away. I just got back from Loyola, having gone to summer orientation for the new freshman class. It was a great time, I got to see Megan, Meggie, and even FJ. I really forgot how much I miss everything about Loyola and it has made me pretty anxious for the fall. I managed to grab a few recruits and secure a table at the fall club fair. All in all, a great experience.


As for service, I have been actively been pursuing a position as assistant (or hopefully head) coach of my youth group's senior high school softball team. Also, I have been looking into volunteering at Daystar, which is a house for children who have special needs. It is run by a group of nuns and relies a lot on volunteering from kids and adults to keep it going. Both my mom and sister have worked there in the past (and currently) and say that they need help with various gardening and outdoor work. I am hoping to do something with Matt and Kyle, actually Kyle was over tonight and the three of us have talked about doing something together.


I am really glad to hear that everything else is going well for everyone (sorry about the cavs, Mary), your volunteer spots seem like they are really awesome. Can't wait to see you guys soon, and feel free to im or call me, I'll leave my info at the end of the post.


Love,
Tommy
im:mcquaidlax6
cell:585-721-5658

Summer at the Shore

Hey Everyone!!

I can't believe it is already the 4th of July, where has the Summer gone? I have been extremely busy at work. I work at Campbell's Pharmacy as a clerk/tech. *Basically I fill prescriptions, answer phones, do billing, and run the register, 30 hours a week* This is my fifth summer there & I love it. On Sunday, my mom and I *yes, my mom works there too! I got her the job, lol* are throwing a baby shower for two of the pharmacists, twin boys & another boy.

I have gone a few times to the Harborage, a nursing home attached to Palisades Medical Hospital in Edge Water, NJ. My two aunts work there, so I go to work with them, and help wherever I am needed.

I have been to the beach a few times, but not as much as I would like. Last week, I went to The Fray concert, which has been the highlight of my summer. They did a cover of "Hips Don't Lie," which was amazing. My family comes down from up north nearly every weekend. They love playing in the pool, and hanging out. The youngest are 2 & 5, and are adorable!

Most recently I have been going to a lot of doctors and undergoing a lot of testing. I am having surgery in the beginning of August to remove a lump on my neck. My doctors are very hopeful that all will end well, but I still ask for your prayers : )

I found out that I was re-hired as a DA in Butler and will be moving in on August 30th. I can't wait to see all of you again. I miss our weekly meetings and can't wait to go camping!!
MISS YOU ALL!!!!

-Beth