Today I went to the dump. It was amazing. We put on our leather gloves and rubber boots and dove in. Our job was to collect plastic recycibles like bottles and put them in plastic bags. Haitans do this for a living and we were each paired up with a local Haitan. It was such a hard thing to do, seeing these people collect garbage for a living. Each bag is only worth 10 pesos, which is a few Canadian cents. These people work day and night collecting bottles so that they can 
feed their families, and they have no other choice.
When I arrived, the smell and the smoke was almost to much. But I held everything back. It was so important to me to prove to these people that I care. To prove to them that I feel they and I are equals.
I was able to help two people today, I filled two bags of bottles. The second person was a young girl who looked about 13. She was running through the dump in flipflops and wasn’t wearing gloves. It broke my heart when she asked if she could have my leather gloves. But I couldn’t give them to her. But every part of me wanted to give her my rubber boots, hat, and my gloves in all. Pretty much anything she needed I would’ve given her if I could.
Today was life chaning, I’m not gonna lie. I loved being there. It’s so hard to explain why I enjoyed digging through garbage. It was for the people, to prove to them that I care.
Student- Karina
Andrew
It is so moving to read the info that the student leaders and students are posting for us to read so we know what you are doing. You are such an incredible writer I hope you are writing in your journal as it wouldnt be the same to write about this when you get home.
We had lots of rain again today and are about to get even more. It has been very wet while you’ve been away.
Hope you enjoy getting our many messages!!! Cant wait to hear all about the work the team has done.
We miss you.
Lots of love, hugs and kisses.
Love mom and dad.
PS. Are you missing your blanky!!!!LOL
Hey Isaac !
I’m So Excited I get to send you A message !
I have Been following This Website, I have been reading what your doing and Looking at all the pictures
I’m Touched by all the Things you have been seeing, and doing.
I read an article in the bulletin today about all the girls who went on their hero holiday at the beginning of July, They said this experience is life changing.
All is good here, Geoff will be arriving in Sioux also on the 28th , I’m Going to call your mom, and see if i will be able to meet you at the airport In Thunder Bay Because of course Jessica Is begging to see the mine there so we will be visting elle, and I will be there the day you fly in
Anyways, I miss you and can’t wait to see you
Have a Nice Night
5 more days
Jenna
Andrew L
I saw that Papa sent you a message from Newfoundland! Lots of rain here like in Newfoundland as well. The waterpark at Wonderland closed at noon! Lauren worked a full day but some of the shows were cancelled. Benson got his hair all buzzed. He looks great!!
We are looking forward to reading your journal!! Hope you have written lots!!
Keep working hard.
Love Mom and Dad
The dog misses you!!
I am so proud of you, Karina….and Sabrina too. All of us are…even Oma. She’s now telling everyone about what you are doing with much pride
I know you are loving it there, and you are touching the lives of many people. You are shining ambassadors…for your country, your family, but mostly for your Lord…Love you bunches, and can’t wait to see the pictures!!!