July 15, 2013
THE LAST DAY 🙁
This is Brooke and Laurie giving you our last blog update from Matagalpa, Nicaragua! Today was mostly a reflection day to think about what we have learned about ourselves and how we show our leadership skills. WE started off our day by presenting our Community Action Project to the school. Little did we know that as leaders of the day, we had to do the dedication in front of the whole school and many of the parents. The teachers really appreciated their gifts which consisted of school supplies for their classrooms. They were also very excited to see the pre-school classroom and the garden!
During our last seminar today, we created a journey map which shows our progress of how we felt about what we have done over the past three weeks and helped us think about how we want to change ourselves in the future. In addition, we had a time of appreciation for our fellow ‘glimpsers’ and it showed us that we aren’t just friends but a big family. Then we got to enjoy our last free time in Matagalpa. We then had dinner at a nice cafe near our hostel for our last meal. Fortunately, while we were at dinner, the hostel owners were setting up a party for our last night here. The party consisted of a live singer/DJ, gift giving, dancing, showing off talents, and capturing the moment through pictures.
Tonight has been bittersweet as we know that we won’t be able to see many of each other again and it has made it hard to say goodbye. Tomorrow will be hard, but we will always remember the amazing memories we shared in Matagalpa, Nicaragua!
All-Right then I would (we would) love to see the Preschool classroom and garden to, and Last day photos to. I’m sure it is lovely!!! I’m sure the dedication was appreciated. Ending the day with a Free=day, gifts, dinner, partying, singing and dancing with a live DJ what more can you all ask for. You are right about one thing for sure and truly Bless with, and that is leaving with a smile on your face and knowing that you have all became not just friends but one big happy Family in Matagalpa Nicaragua!!!!!!!!
With Love
Laura
Great summary Brooke and Laurie. I think it was also very sweet and thoughtful of the hostel owners to host a party for all of you Glimpsers to honor your hardwork and dedication. I can only imagine how fun it was last night. I am certain it was bittersweet yesterday for all of you. On the bright side, y’all have created lifetime memories that will be cherished forever! We (all the parents) are so proud of you all. Looking forward to celebrating everyone’s return to the Bay Area! See you all soon! Take care.