Introducing...

Back row (Jeanne, Sarah, Emily, Michael, Shelley, Vern)
Front row (Vicki and Melanie)

I posed the same six questions to each of our team members. Get to know us a little better, and read the responses below.

Michael-
What are three adjectives that best describe you? patient, optimistic, level headed
Where were you born? Dallas, TX
What is your favorite cartoon character? Thomas the Tank Engine
Name one special talent you have. Raking leaves
Why are you going to India? To bring a little hope and light
How will this trip change you? I hope it will change the way I look at the world

Melanie-
What are three adjectives that best describe you? Friendly, intelligent and sassy.
Where were you born? Houston, TX
What is your favorite cartoon character? The Lemur King in Madagascar
Name one special talent you have. Ear wiggling
Why are you going to India? To see how other people live.
How will this trip change you? It will open my eyes to the pain of the world

Shelley-
What are three adjectives that best describe you? funny, discerning, caring
Where were you born? Monongahela, PA
What is your favorite cartoon character? The Road Runner
Name one special talent you have. Getting knots out of chains
Why are you going to India? Just to be there again
How will this trip change you? I don't know, I'm open to whatever that change is

Vern-
What are three adjectives that best describe you? Irish, optimistic, curious
Where were you born? Manchester, England
What is your favorite cartoon character? Popeye
Name one special talent you possess.Make knock-out Chicken Vegetable Soup
Why are you going to India? To meet with workers and see if there is a vision
How will this trip change you? It will deepen my passion

Sarah-
What are three adjectives that best describe you? Funny, outgoing and kind.
Where were you born? Shattuck, OK
What is your favorite cartoon character? the Fantasia Hippopotamus
Name one special talent you possess. Random bursting into song.
Why are you going to India? To love on children
How will this trip change you? I will become responsible for what I see. I pray that I am up to the task.

Vicki-
What are three adjectives that best describe you? optimistic, fun-loving, curious
Where were you born? St. Joseph, Missouri
What is your favorite cartoon character? the cows in The Far Side
Name one special talent you have. Facilitating
Why are you going to India? To test my talents in a foreign culture
How will this trip change you? Will make me less introspective

Jeanne-
What are three adjectives that best describe you? Curious, compassionate and intellectual.
Where were you born? North Platte, Nebraska
What is your favorite cartoon character? Babar.
Name one special talent you possess. Writing.
Why are you going to India? My curiosity got the best of me
How will this trip change you? Make me more outward directed

E-
What are three adjectives that best describe you? Adventerous, non-conforming, and a little bit clumsy.
Where were you born? Ridgewood, NJ
What is your favorite cartoon character? Calvin and Hobbes
Name one special talent you possess. I can fit my whole fist in my mouth.
Why are you going to India? See blog post entitled "250 Million Outcastes"
How will this trip change you? I'll keep you posted on this one.

Missing is our fearless leader, Debbie...I'll post her answers later.