lynn dehart - duxbury, ma

                                       Lynn DeHart (L) Lois Hardt (R)

Hi,

     I'm Lynn DeHart. My husband and I have three children and a foster daughter who have blessed us with ten grandchildren! I've retired from two careers: as a first grade teacher and as an activity coordinator at an assisted living residence.  But I have not retired from being active in COPI.

     My husband, Don, and I went on two amazing mission trips together. I also spent four months in Hanoi and Saigon with my 15 month old Vietnamese grandson, Xander, as we waited for the his American visa to be approved. I have found the people of Vietnam to be both welcoming and kind hearted. 

     On this mission trip I'm traveling with my double cousin, Loie Hardt. Our mothers were two sisters who married two brothers ... our fathers. As you might expect, we are very close and since Loie lives in Texas and I live in Mass., I am especially looking forward to spending this time with her!

     When asked, I try to explain what it's like to go on one of these mission trips by saying, "At the end of the day, I find myself exhausted, but also incredibly satisfied and grateful that I have been able to serve in this way.

     Besides that, it's fun!

PS  In the picture, I'm on the left and Loie is on the right.