Hello from Xoie and Lebron!
Today we woke up at 6:50 and got the speaker from Liz to play music during our wakeup call this morning! We ran around to the different rooms and woke everyone up with some salsa music and a little dancing to start the day off right. It is “Fun Day” after all!
We then went down for breakfast at 8 am and ate some pancakes (with some chocolate ones this time!), eggs with bacon, and our daily fruit. It was a 10/10 breakfast, especially those chocolate pancakes! Those hit! We left Rancho at 9 and got onto the Wa-Wa and made our way back to San Pedro De Marcois by 9:30. Everyone broke back into their shopping groups and hit the town to fulfill their special shopping lists.
Some of the key items we got were keychains, mugs, snacks, shoes, t-shirts, jewelry, and a bunch of snacks! We were in town for about three hours and made our way back to the Rancho for lunch. Our lunch was veggies, steak and peppers, rice and beans, and fruit. The steak was delicious and definitely Lebron’s favorite by far! After we ate, we were supposed to go to the beach, but Mother Nature had other plans. She came in full force with a tropical thunderstorm, so everyone went their own ways and took advantage of the free time!
Everyone raved about the three-hour naps with the rain hitting against the roof, lulling us into a much-needed rest. Others spent some time in the pool before the thunder had started. Honestly, we view this as a blessing in disguise because everyone got a bunch of rest before our first day of the CAP tomorrow! We know it will be challenging and intense, both physically and mentally, but we are all ready to persevere.
After our break time, we ate dinner. Our dinner was ribs, rice and beans, fries, fried cheese, and macaroni salad. It was all delicious! We then had our nightly meeting where we recapped the day, presented the design plan for our project tomorrow, and shared our roses and thorns for the day. We loved hearing that almost everyone viewed our rained-out beach day as a positive! Additionally, some of the feedback we got was that we were some of the most enthusiastic LDDs of the whole trip! We really kept the energy going and were told we were a great example of how we should all act during our CAP project!
We learned that one of our biggest challenges for the CAP tomorrow is keeping up with the momentum. Liz and Holli prepared us that one of the biggest challenges is more mental than it is physical. We are prepared for the next few days to be incredibly challenging, but we know that by the end of this, we will have made an incredible difference in the lives of two families. While we are only struggling for three days out here, our discomfort is making a huge impact and will be remembered forever.
We are super excited for tomorrow, but of course, we are a bit nervous. We are excited for Wythe and Demarcus to take over our roles, and we are confident that they will be great leaders and look out for all of us while we are working in the heat.
We are so excited that our trip is coming to a close and that we will be seeing all of you SO soon. We are busy soaking up the last few days here and hope to learn as much as possible during this experience.
Talk to you all soon!
Xoie and Lebron.
Wow! I’m so glad to hear that you are enjoying your mission, and the food. LOL! I’m so proud that you are aware of the challenges you face in the next three days, and that you are keeping a positive outlook. Be safe and remember that you can do hard things. I can’t wait to hear about your experience. I’m so proud of all of you.
It’s a highlight of my day to read the blog and see pictures. Include more pictures! Sounds like you all are getting along so well. What an experience!
Hi everyone, I love the idea of waking up your fellow glimpsers with music! glad to hear you had a FUN DAY. It must of been nice to have sometime to go into town and get some snacks and do some shopping.
Hope the rain helped you get the rest you all deserve in preparation for tomorrow!!! Good luck to you all on the CAP project ……I know you will make a difference.
We miss you very much Isabel! See you very soon
Hello Glimpsers; I am so happy that you all regained internet access! Xoie and LeBron, kudos for waking up the group in such a fun way: dancing! 🙂 All of the food that you’re posting sounds super-yummy and delicious! The three-hour shopping trip sounds like a lot of fun; hopefully, everyone picked up some great souvenirs. Your CAP project sounds like it will be challenging and rewarding, and I know that the group will be as helpful as they can be. Remember to cherish these memories and know that each of you is making an impact. Xoie, I am so proud of you for embracing all of the newness of this journey; I miss you, love you, and can’t wait to see you real soon! Great job on the post, Xoie, and LeBron! 🙂
Way to go Xoie and Labron! Who needs the beach when you can take a 3 hour nap during a tropical rainstorm. Great job making lemonade out of lemons! Best of luck with CAP tomorrow!
Looking forward to reading Wythe’s and Demarcus’s blog post about your first CAP work day. Amazing how single days can add up to such a large impact for the community and each of you Glimpsers. Can’t wait to welcome you home and learn more about your experiences. We love you, Wythe! See you soon.
Hope you were able to find those hydration supplements in town since I’m sure you needed them today! Wonder if any of those snacks are going to find their way home. Looking forward to hearing details about the project in tonight’s blog!
Hi Tyler and “glimpsers ” this is from Gogo..Tyler’s grandmother…I’ve been in awe reading about all your adventures ! Loved hearing about sugar cane, baseball, power outages,hide and seek,”wa-wa”,citizenship,racism, thunderstorm, naps, and the yummy food! Can’t wait to hear about CAP tomorrow!! I wish I was a “glimpsers “. Prayers and good wishers for the next few days! Can’t wait to give you a hug Tyler !
So glad you had a day of fun and relaxation! Looking forward to hearing about your CAP work day and all the adventures you’re having!
We are so excited to read about your day today and the first day of your CAP project! You had a fun and well deserved fun day before the work starts! You are all strong, ready, and hardworking; ready for this next step. Love you, Francie!
Rest and reflection will replenish you for the CAP Project, I hear and see the growth of the Glimpsers, continue to feel the breeze, smell the flowers, understand your purpose, and complete the mission with grace.
Blessings Unlimited!!!
Great job LeBron and Xoie! LeBron loves steak.
That’s a great way to start the morning with music. I’m glad everyone had a fun and relaxing day! You all deserve it!
Keep up the great work!
Love you LeBron and we’re incredibly proud of you! Sending love and blessings!
Hello Glimpsers
Thank you Cuzzin Xoie and Lebron for bringing us up to date of your adventures. Sounds like you guys are eating good and look forward to every meal with excitement. LOL
That’s a good thing. It’s a blessing to be able to experience different foods from different culture’s around the world. ☺️ I’m happy to hear you all are enjoying and embracing this life experience.
Though, your trip is coming to a close enjoy every minute.
Love you!
Cuz Tracy!🙏🏽🤗❤️