"I first came to volunteer at Mision Mexico in 2004, in which a spent six weeks helping out any way I possibly could. At that time, there weren't many volunteers and I had the pleasure of living in the orphanage with the kids and Pam and Alan. What I remember most, is that is was a time of rapid activity and fun. The kids were loving and full of energy and Pam and Alan made it very easy for me to live with them and assist the kids in sports, tutoring, homework, the daily activities of the household, games and activities and holidays. Since that time, I returned for a longer stay of 3 months at the end of 2006, and my memories from that time are some of the most special to me. The orphanage is a hectic, fun, loving, challenging and rewarding place - everytime I visit, I am amazed at the job Pam and Alan are doing for these kids as well as how fantastic and friendly the children are. Whilst like any family situation, there are times of chaos and drama, my time at Mision Mexico has given so much to me, and will always be an important and special place. Thank you Pam, Alan and all the children!"

(Jane Mulvihill, Australia).

 

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Im gonna try to keep this short and sweet because i know the more i talk about Mission Mexico, the more i will talk about Mission Mexico!!!! Lets just say that, before i went to Tapachula, i thought i had my whole life and future in Ireland worked out! Now that im back home in my own wee world all i wanna do is go back to Mexico! The short time i spent there during June+July 2007 was actually the most amazing experience of my life! Pam and Alan Skuse are absolute Saints! Can you imagine giving up your whole life to move to a completely new country an adopt a family of 41 children?! Unbelievable!!! I am a better person for meeting them alone!
Dont get me wrong, volunteering was also one of the hardest things ive ever done! Its difficult to imagine the suffering that some of the beautiful children in Mission Mexico have gone through in their short lives. These children, welcome you in and show you so much love, its hard not to get very attatched to each and every one! You have to be strong, and focus on how you can benefit them and their future while you're there! Although it may only be for a short time, teaching them the simplest of things that we take for granted can help! Although the children are in a good place at the moment, they have been through terrible times that many of us could never even imagine. They may never share their story with anyone but just to know they have the love and guidance of Pam, Alan and good volunteers is really REALLY important!!  
Since coming home Ive gotten my school and my local community involved in fund raising for the orphanage. Everyone i talk to about it wants to get involved in some way and im bringing another troop of volunteers over again this summer after a lot more fund raising!! Yet, after every little thing you do to help, you just wanna do more! Thats Mission Mexico for ya, and i am totally hooked!!!! See you all in July!!!
With Love,

Emma Rooney