Hello Everyone, I’m Caroline I was the leader of the day. Today our biggest focus was getting started on our community action project . This project will have the biggest impact on not only us, but the community here in Nicaragua as well.This is one of the biggest task and most significant part of the entire trip. Our goal for the CAP project is to have repainted all the the classroom walls with more vibrant colors that represent the community. We also hope to have completed there garden by planting watermelon, citrus trees, dragon fruit, etc. I hope that if we complete these tasks early we can repaint there basketball court and brighten up there welcome sign for the school and community.
When we arrived to the community we were welcomed by smiling faces and helpful hands. Each group went straight to work. I was surprised to see how quickly the younger children volunteered to help us wash the classroom walls and begin painting. There was lots of progress made today, more than what we had expected. In the past 15 days we’ve spent here in Leon we faced many challenges that have deepened our understanding of the culture in developing countries, and definitely changed our perspective on poverty and what it takes to live in Nicaragua. However, with that said we have also seen beautiful landmarks and met amazing people, including the people in this community. We have two days to get this project done and I believe we will be more than pleased with the results.
Hi Caroline,
I love this Blog 🙂 I am so proud of you, Moises and Iyanna! of all of the summit Seniors that are on this trip. Although I miss you, Bub and Iyanna very much i know this is an amazing experience. something that will change you forever :). Love you and miss you so much. See you soon 🙂
Love Tia Lana
Audel estamos contando los días para tu regreso, cada vez se acerca mas la fecha y eso nos llena de felicidad!!! Nos sentimos muy orgullosos de ti y estamos seguros q esta experiencia jamás la olvidaras, estamos esperando tu llamada ojalá q sea pronto porque aunque leemos lo q hacen cada día eso no se compara con escuchar tu voz , te queremos mucho, muchísimo!!! Si Dios quiere nos veremos pronto, besitos! Mami, papi, Monique y Angelique!
Hi,
Jordin and everybody
I’m amazed at how much you guys are learning and doing in Nicaragua. All of this will effect you guys for the rest of your lives and I’m sure your visiting with all the Nicaraguan kids there will have the same affect on them.
Jordin i saw your post the other day, I’m proud of you for getting out there and showing your leadership ability. Jacquelyne says hi so does Uncle Mark and Aunt Beylu. And Nana is still talking about you calling her, that made her week. Well keep learning and having fun I can’t wait to see you.
Love Dad
Hola Natalie tus abuelitos te Mandan un fuerte abrazo dicen k te extranan muncho y k sigas ayudando en todo a la gente de Nicaragua por k Ellos asi eran cuando estavan chicos en Mexico te keremos muncho Natalie saludos a todos
Wow…these is amazing. !!! GREAT EXPERIENCE for you all. You guys are doing a great job im sure these trip will definitely make you guys think different for good I hope.!! Iveth im sure you like it there and knowing you im sure you would like to stay more time there at NICARAGUA.!!! But missy we all miss you a lot come back already please.!!! These little sister of you won’t let me sleep.!!!! Hahaha well take care MDP…we love you and we miss you.!!! Muchos besitos.
Hi Iyanna,
I love you and I am proud of you. When You get here I have a surprise for you. Your flight to Washington is at 6am on the 22nd. Call us soon. I hope you learned a lot. Take a lot of pictures.
Love Cecilia
see you soon!
Hi Iyanna,
We are crazy busy. It might be cooler here Washington. I can not wait to here about all of your stories and about all the friends you have made. Take a lot of pictures.
Love,
Grandma
Hello Iyanna,
Can not wait to see you, everyone is looking forward to your arrival in Washington. When you arrive we have so much to do. I love reading the updates and seeing the pictures. We all are so proud of everyone that took the trip. I can tell from reading your blogs that this will enrich all of your lives and give you great experiences that will be with you forever.
Love you,
Mom,
So proud of all of you. Learning the art of giving is something that will stay with you and change you for the rest of your lives. I am sure the work is not easy in that kind of weather and that makes me even prouder of all of you for doing it. I am sure your contribution will be remembered and cherished long after you leave. Keep up the great work and remember to drink lots of water. I will talk to you more on Sat.
Hugs & kisses,
Mom
Wow. The before and after pictures are amazing. You’ve made such a positive impact on this community.
Jacqui, now that you’ve learned how to paint maybe I will let you paint your room. Lol.
You will be home in a few days. I have lots of goodies for you from our vacation. ;-). No I didn’t get the shorts yet. We are going on Sunday to find them.
Love you! Make good choices.
Hi everyone or buenas Noches when you read this,
Nice work on the wall, just don’t tag it up after by putting “I Was Here 2015”. JK
Enjoy your last few days there but keep making a difference and represent us well.
Team Leaders, we all live thru your words so don’t be shy. Please share as much as possilbe.gracias
Take care and see you all soon.
P.S Dulce, you looked great in the school picture, I get such a kick out of seeing your smile, it comes thru like a ray of sunshine and brightens my day.