John Carter

Focus Services, Network Administrator

Below is the essay that John wrote in his application to be part of the trip to Guatemala:

For the past two years I have entertained the thought of going on the Focus, Guatemala Expedition but have not been able for one reason or another.  This year I am hoping that most of those obstacles are out of the way and I can enjoy the opportunity to serve.  I think that we can all agree that we all have an extremely easy and very lucrative life in comparison to many people around the world. It is very easy to get caught up in our own day-to-day lives forgetting that there are millions of people throughout the world that could desperately use our help even if that is in the form of giving a little of our precious time. 

I would like to be considered for this Guatemala Expedition for several reasons. I would like to be able to share this experience with my family, friends, and co-workers. I think that it is very important for others to see the cultures and lifestyles that are beyond our somewhat sheltered lives; and what needs are out there. I think that I have many abilities beyond pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or plugging in a network cable that would come in handy while on this service expedition. Many of my past jobs have been around carpentry or construction of some sort.  I would love to experience the culture of a third-world country beside Tijuana, Mexico, I have a current passport, and maybe I can get a worm or something to help me shed those few extra pounds.  But seriously I would love to go.

Some of my service experience:

While in Tennessee I had the opportunity to help out an Amish family on several different occasions.  We helped them plow fields, dig holes for outhouses, and plant crops.  We would also do some sort of volunteer work once a week. I volunteer annually for the AYSO to teach kids the game of soccer.  As a part of the scouting program both as a scout myself and as an adult I have numerous opportunities to serve those in need.  This includes anything from roofing a house, clearing brush, and many other needs. I recently helped a needy friend pour cement for his driveway.  Maybe I can pick up on my Spanish a little and not let those college credits go to waste.

I seriously would appreciate you considering me for the Guatemala expedition.  I think this would be an awesome experience and would enjoy the opportunity.

John Carter

A website has been set up where you may leave a note of condolence or a memory of John Here.

If you would like to add photos of John to the photo album please email them to bwiser@focusservices.com.