Lima Meetings

I have been in Lima for four days. Each day has been spent in meetings or in planning. The thing about international outreach that many people neglect is the importance of relationships, and relationships need to be continuously nurtured. This has been a very productive trip.

HBI is not a fancy organization. We do not generally stay in posh accommodations or travel in luxury. Well, I do get upgraded to Business Class a lot . . . but no one should travel as much as I do.

This past few days I have been staying at the Formation House of the Missionary Society of St. Paul (MSSP). We have partnered with Father Alex and MSSP for a number of years. More and more they are allowing our staff to use the Formation House for brief stays in Lima. This saves us money and is very convenient to the airport.

Tonight I learned that the Formation House is to be used for a weekend retreat. A retreat with some 90+ participants. As I type this message it is a little after 11 pm Peru time, and the singing has just started. Very load singing with instruments and a speaker system. Needless-to-say, this could be a long night.

Alas, just another glamorous trip in the life of HBI.