Hello everybody! It’s Jodie Stroeve and Eric Ong and we were the Leaders Del Dia (LDD) for the second day of our Community Action Project (CAP). The group had a great time working on our project today, and everyone is determined to make a difference in the community!
We woke everyone up at 6:30 and had 30 minutes to prepare for breakfast. For breakfast, we had pancakes and syrup with bananas and papaya. To fully wake everyone up, we had an Energizer and played a game of Pterodactyl, which woke the entire hostel up with loud and irritating bird screeches.
Following our morning activities, we took a bus ride filled with karaoke and singing to Sor Maria Romero to work on our CAP Project. We all split into different groups as some Glimpsers sanded the pieces of wood while some helped measure, cut, and assembled the pieces of wood into a book shelf. After about 3 hours of hard work, we had lunch, which was chicken with rice and bread, on the bus and continued working on building our bookshelves. At the end of our time working there, we finished one bookshelf and another bookshelf that was not completely put together yet.
Once we came back to the hostel, we had free time until 6 pm. Many groups decided to go out and enjoy some delicious ice cream at Bésame, others took a trip to the supermarket to buy food, and some people even decided to stay at the hostel to catch some shut-eye. Once everyone returned, we ate an American-style meal of hotdogs along with some gallo pinto. The nightly meeting began at 7, and the next LDDs showcased some amazing talents (which included playing a ukulele behind the back and some impressive juggling). Although we had a long day and everyone is exhausted, it was amazing to spend time with the school children and build something we know will benefit the Hope Project.
P.S. Hi Mom and Poppy! Its Jodie and I just wanted to let you know that I miss you guys so much! The whole group now knows about Poppys toenails from your comment!
I’m sure the locals really appreciate all your guy’s efforts and contributions! You guys are awesome!
Mia, Grandma is having trouble getting access to the blogs where she’s at so I gave her the updates. She wants me to let you know her and great grandma love you and miss you and they are glad to hear you’re doing well and having fun!
Can’t wait to see you Saturday! 🙂
I just love hearing about all the good everyone is doing. You are all making a profound difference in others’ lives and in your own as well.
Thanks again for another great update! I love getting through all my evening chores and sitting down to catch up on the latest adventures of the group! Sounds like you’re off to a great start on the CAP project. It also sounds like the Besame (sorry….don’t know how to put the accent in) is getting some great business from you all. I commented in an earlier post about how I love sitting in a cafe drinking coffee, but I think I like ice cream even better. I’m wondering if Sarah has been enjoying the ice cream too? So sorry you got sick Jodie!! I heard from your mom that you were able to call home to check in. I hope you’re feeling better! Thanks to all the GG Staffers for taking such good care of the group! I’m cracking up at your toenail comment Jodie!! Enjoy your next few days everyone! Lots of love to you Sarah 🙂 We miss you! Hi to the whole group too!
Dear Jodie and Eric:
Thank you for the update. It is good to hear that all is well and that everyone is involved in the CAP. Jodie, is good to hear that you are recovering. Hopefully the spots go away soon.
Love,
Poppy
Great post Jodie & Eric! It sounds as though you are working together to build something in your CAP project that will be very useful – what a great contribution. I just returned home from Chicago late last night and haven’t had the pleasure (?!) of seeing Your dad’s toenails yet – ugh!! Jodie we are sorry to hear that what you got was actually this disease that is uncommon. Marcella called yesterday and I hope to talk with her today about treatment. Enjoy your final days!
Hi everyone. Thanks for the updates, it is great to hear what you are up to. Still would like some more pictures though. ;). Sounds like through your project, you are not only contributing to a great cause there but picking up some handy skills to bring home. Jordyn, how is it living with others? Do you keep your space picked up????
So excited for Saturday!!
Hi Glimpsers, for the time you’ve been in Nicaragua you have all certainly made a positive contribution to the people you have met and assisted. And I’m sure they have had an impact on you as well. I’m still looking forward to your return though. Enjoy your remaining days.
I’m sure your CAP project will be fabulous! Send pictures if you can.
Aili-
Enjoy the remainder of your stay in Nicaragua. It will be bittersweet when you leave. Can’t wait for you to come home!!!
Lots of love,
Mommy