When the Infinity
Volunteers are not constructing, we are still having a blast. We spend hours
singing and dancing with the children at the school and making new friends with
the children and the kids who we met up with from New Rochelle. Last night, the
families whose homes we are building came to the school to complete an activity
with us. We were given a list of products that are typically used by a family
in Nicaragua. We were told their daily income, how many children they had, and
any other seemingly important information. Then, we had to make a list of
products that a family would need in one day. The families helped us decide
what would be necessary and helped to tell us what they needed in a day based
on the size of their family. This activity helped us to discover the reality of
a family living in this community in Nindiri. All of our volunteers were
extremely engaged in the activity, communicating with the beneficiary families
very well. They helped the chaperones with their Spanish so the families knew
exactly what was being discussed. The Bridges to Community leaders also helped
with translations. It was a very interesting activity and everyone learned a
lot.
Also, when we are not
working, we are getting to know one another. It is fun to really get close with
everyone on this trip. We are all getting along seamlessly; it is as if we have
known each other for years. At all hours, you can hear laughter and see smiles
at the school where we are staying. We laugh about the amount of rice and beans
we are eating and we tell jokes and dance around to the Spanish music on the
radio with one another and with the children who spend time at the school with
us. It is nice to be able to communicate with these children even though there
is a language barrier. Smiles are something spoken in every language!
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| Just chilling out on the job site! |
Wow--what a great time everyone is having!!! Watching the interation with each other & the children really warms my heart!! To be a part of something so special is such a gift for all the people involved!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Nicki, John, Todd & Mary Helene for giving this wonderful group of kids the opportunity to give back--as we are so blessed. I love all of the pictures & love hearing the updates--even with the slow internet!
Rachael & Shannon--makes you miss indoor plumbing..just a little right? I have to say that you are making the most fun out of a crappy situation!! (sorry I couldn't help it..lol--) You both look like your having so much fun on this trip--cherish every moment-you are making us all very proud
Mia--you must look like a giant to these kids--lol I'm just kidding with you--you are small but very mighty!! Looking forward to hearing about it all--Love you & I am so proud of you. xoxo
Hello All! I wanted to share with you one of my favorite quotes (Mia you already know this one) The quote comes from the book "Secret Life Of Bees" and it goes like this, "Sometimes the hardest thing in life is to do the right thing"...I cant help but think how fitting this quote is for all of you, and what you have been doing and experiencing this week. It was hard for you to leave home, your families, your friends and the comforts that you are use to, to go to a strange place where people speak a different language and live a different way. But you did it, because you believed it was and is the right thing to do even though it was hard. I know you all feel incredibly proud of yourselves, but I want you to know as a parent to see their child give so freely from their hearts and to want to do what is right, is one of the most rewarding gifts we could receive.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nicki, John, Todd & Mary Helene for all you have done and are doing. Honestly I can not thank you enough for including my Mia on this incredible life journey.
Mia-I miss you terribly and have decided...I am DEFINETLY going away to school with you!! HAHA! There is no escaping me lol! I can not wait to see you honey and to hear all about your amazing journey. My heart is full xxxxx (((BIG MAMA HUG)))
Mia this is message from Grammy G and Poppy. They sent it to me and asked me to post it for them :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures along with smiling faces of everyone. Mia, Poppy and I are so happy and proud to see you smiling, loving and how happy you look to be able to help this community. What a great experience for you and your group. God Bless All Of You.
Love, Grammy and Poppy
Wow what great photos! I'm glad to see the team is not only working hard but still getting some down-time in. Kids, a single hour of time spent with your teammates and ‘Nica’ families are worth 100 hours spent with your Xboxes, computers or phones. Your parents could have tried to tell you this before you left, but now you know it to be true.
ReplyDeleteI’d like to make a pledge to Lindsey, that the first meal her parents provide her upon her return will contain neither beans nor rice. Also, provided will be a free bottle of Beano for the ride home :)
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