Female, 17, BC
I met a girl named Maria and we played a clapping game today. I enjoyed communicating with her through games, gestures and just being together.
Female, 17, AB
It really moved me to see all the kids, waving at us and being so happy. They have so little, ad yet they are happier than so many people that have everything and more. We can learn a lot from them.
Male, 16, BC
What has impacted me is how much the family has given us, even when they have so little. They made us tamales, tacos, brought us coke and freezies. It moved me to see how happy they were even though they had so little.
Female, 16, AB
We interviewed a family today, and the mom was telling us how they would go without food for a day or two. And the day before they made us fresh donuts. We are not even building a house for them. They have a daughter who has a disability and a probem with her nervous system. They are think that she may die in a few months because they can not afford the medicine for her. (PS, Mom, it’s me. I like potatoes!)
Male, 17, AB
I thought it was pretty cool when we were loading up to go into the bus an the family sat over on the side. They were all calm and just waiting for us to leave. When they thought we couldn’t see them anymore, they bolted into the house, just to check it out. And it was pretty cool to have the 80 year old lady carrying buckets of dirt with me.
Male, 16, AB
The highlight of my trip has been watching their oldest son chase around the green beetles and finally watching one and catching his eyes light up as he tied it to a string and flew it like a kite. It amazes me how much entertainment you can get from something so little.
Female, 18, AB
Something that shocked me was hearing that the minimum wage here was $8/day when it is over $8/hr back in AB.
Female, 16, AB
So I met this really cute neighbor girl. For as little as all the families have, they all seem so happy. It makes me realize how lucky I am and I am so thankful for being on this trip to help. Peace out.
Female, 17, BC
Something that has struck me here is that I can see the poverty. And you can see it right next to the wealth. Every second is a reality check, a comparison between my life and the lives of so many people. I find it so amazing that people with so much wealth can be so unhappy and there are people with nothing who are happy.
Happy 18th birthday Laura. This is one b-day you will always remember. We got your Facebook update from Auntie Linda, glad to hear you still have all your fingers!
Hi Meagan, Thanks for keeping in touch it makes my day to hear from you! We`are heading home on Monday so I will be online everyday when I get there. Love to you from everyone - Say hi to Jessica and Laura!!
Hi Darian, I miss you so much! Im so proud of you, we all miss you, Dad and the boys went camping for the weekend, and Linda is babysitting me, and she is doing a good job. I check the web sit every day, im very thankful that Becky is updating us on all your hard work, and pictures. Love you lots Bean and hope to hear from you soon.
Love your momma
Hi Kayleigh,it’s Kaytlynn. I hope your having fun in Mexico!!Was the water cold?I miss you so much, well all of us do. To bad you have to miss the I.P.E. I get to show a goat again. I’m really excited. Hows the house coming? Speeking of houses Robin will have new renows done to her house when you come home. Also, Sunday is derby day aka tomorrow. (Aug.24). Wish us both luck. Well see you when you get back.
LOVE:Kaytlynn
PS:Tysen says hi to Bubba
Hi Fuzz just wanted to let you know that i am now home and i have been thinking of you all week and wondering what you have been up to, matt and i miss you lots and i hope you are haveing fun and learning lots about the people you are helping and the area they live, i am very proud of you for doing this on your summer holiday.
love you mom
Hi Kayleigh, glad to hear all is well over there, good work on your house. Thanks for the email i sent it to grandma. Good luck on the rest of your trip and we will see you when you get home.
Ty says hi.