“If you want to change the world, be the change’ – Gandhi
Coming live from the Dominican Republic, we have news for our 14th day here.
Hey family and friends, today was our last push for our CAP project as well as a ceremonial goodbye to the community of Jinova, but to start off our day, we began as we always do; eating a nutritious breakfast Rosaura’s. Our breakfast consisted of Dominican tostadas and hot chocolate!
A quick transition from the restaurant to the community of Jinova, we continued our Community Action Project (CAP) right away. Giving no time to waste, each committee went to work, having much to do in our restricted time frame. From shoveling cement, to building bookshelves by hand, to painting an inspiring mural in the classroom area for the young students attending the community center, our backs were sweaty, and our hearts filled with compassion. Although we wish we were machines, we desperately needed a break during lunch.
After the first shift of hard work, we regained our strength and energy with an enriching meal, which consisted of rice with chicken, beans, sweet plantains, and a healthy green salad. We then returned to battlefield. We all came to an agreement to stretch our working time to another hour so we could leave Jinova knowing we successfully completed our original plans.
Near the end of our CAP, the mayor of Jinova gave a few words in appreciation to our rigorous labor and presented a banner in our honor of unifying Global Glimpse, Jinova, and Fundeji (organization in support).
In appreciation to the people of Jinova, our students gave their blood, sweat, and tears during the three days of CAP. Seeing the smiles on the communities’ faces shined hope in response to helping those in need, an experience and feeling that the youth will never forget.
P.S. All y’all kids are constipated and for that reason our dinner’s meal was prunes.
P.P.S Hey Vincent, thanks for the constant comments and love, you’re quite popular here, and see all of my loved ones real soon!
Lilly – You all should be feeling great about your CAP accomplishments. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. Have a safe flight home. – Dad
Hi Sara,
It sounds like a spectacular adventure and we are guessing that it has been very rewarding to give your artistic gift to the Jinova community. Can’t wait to see you and hear all about it next week. A special thanks again to all the teachers and adult leaders. We so appreciate your awesome hard work and care.
Love
Deb, Jeff, Andrew and Muffin
Hi sister,
It looks like your having fun. We all miss you here. I love reading all of these posts, but can’t wait to have you back to tell us all about it. Hang in there is the last couple days.
-vanessa
AHHH I LOVE YOU MIKEY!!! you were leader of the day today, and you were able to lead on such a momentous day, I’m so proud of you mi amor :’). Your trip is nearing its end, but DONT YOU WORRY KIDDO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. YOU DID IT, you served the community and that creates the leaders of tomorrow! I hope you’re having lots of fun and made bonds that you’ll never forget! And to those who know me out there, TE QUIERO MUCHOOOOOO member of SJ2A lives forever with you Santo Domingo!
Wonderful to see all that you have accomplished. I’m so pleased that you could be a part of this amazing project. I look forward to hearing all about it when you get home. Mama loves❤️
Great job completing a project that will benefit the community long after you are gone. You should all feel very proud of yourselves!
Congratulations on completing your CAP project. The community center looks fabulous and you should be very proud of your accomplishment. Love you Gabe. We can’t wait to see you!!?
somehow my comment didn’t make it in so I’ll post another. I am proud of all that you all have accomplished. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. Mama loves ❤️
Hey Rheu, Vive La France!!!!