Arriving in Suarez, we were welcomed with warm smiles and excitement from the community. As we started our second day of our Community Action Project, we continued to make some progress on the baseball field. From painting the letters on the backstop to building benches for people to sit and watch the baseball games, each Glimpser strived to work through this hot, humid, and work-filled day and accomplished so much through it.
Each Glimpser was eager to continue working where we left off the previous day. The painting committee began to paint the words the community requested on the backstop to give their visitors a warm welcome to their homes. With bright yellow paint, we wrote “SUAREZ” and the “Asociaciόn De Mujeres” or the “Women’s Association.” As many Glimpsers painted, the project seemed to come together even more. To give appreciation to our delegation for our help, the community asked us to paint each of our names onto the backstop. While some Glimpsers painted, others dug holes and made cement to build the benches. Already having knowledge from the previous day, we were able to move more smoothly with the work. To occupy the children of the community, the child management committee played with them at the playground located near our worksite. Towards the end of the day, some Glimspers even found themselves enjoying a game of soccer with the kids.
As our second day in the community came to an end, we took some time to admire how much we accomplished together in only two days. As a family, we worked to create a legacy in Suarez that we hope remains not only in the community, but also in their hearts forever.
Making our way back to San Juan de la Maguana, we arrived at the hostel and started our Program Seminar. Through this seminar, each Glimpser wrote a heartfelt letter to the donors of Global Glimpse who contributed to make this once-in-a-lifetime trip possible for us. After completing our first drafts of these letters, we had the chance to explore the city once again. Some of us went out to eat ice cream, purchase snacks and souvenirs, and simply get to know the city even more. To end our exhausting, work-filled, and exciting day, we headed to Rosaura’s Restaurant to enjoy a delicious dinner.
As the end our trip approaches, we are wrapping up our last days with each other. Many memories have been made these past 13 days and we have created a bond among each other where we can call each other family. With three days left, we are working hard to complete our Community Action Project and make the most memories we can before we part ways.
So great to imagine the impact you guys are leaving on these communities! This trip is definitely one to remember. Make these last few days worthwhile and give it your all! See you guys soon 🙂
Chloe doing great things abroad ! We miss you see you soon
hey Jonah
Hi Dany!
We miss you tons, but knowing the work you guys are putting in and the lessons you have learned make us feel at peace and really proud of you. We just had the chance to read all the posts for the past few days. We’re so excited for all the experiences you’re sharing with all the other glimpsers. The weathers been really hot here, Mabel is so sunburnt, she looks like a tomato! Claudia comes back from camp tomorrow & Noah’s eating LOTS and sitting on his own. Mom & Pops busy as always.
World Cup update: Mexico won 2-1 to South Korea
Germany won Sweeden 2-1 the games have been really intense.
Cant wait to see you and hear all about this life changing experience.
Love you lots!
-Mom
Sammy,
Keep up the good work! So nice to hear of the good things you all are doing down there. Thank you for the phone call today, it was wonderful talking to you. I love you, miss you and look forward to seeing you in a few days.
Love
Dad
Hey kiddo (Sammy), mom loves you too, can’t wait to see you. Love reading about your project, sounds like a lot of hard work and rewarding to see it come together.
Love,
Mon
Kailee & CAPers,
It was good to hear your voice and talk to you, even the reception kept cutting out on us and it was for a short time. Miss u bae. Amazing and inspirational work from you and your team! I’m glad the Suarez community warmed up to guys and saw that you guys are dedicated and wanted to help the community by working together. That’s great that you guys got to leave your legacy (name) behind in Suarez, DR. I hope we’ll be able to see pictures from the CAP project and all your hard work you’ve put in. Hang in there everybody. Just a few more days and then you guys will be back home. Wanted to give a shout out to Rosaura’s Restaurant since they’ve been feeding you and it sounds like they’ve been pretty accommodating and surprising you guys with food.
Some frenz are looking for you to hangout…Unicorn girl, K-boy, Sunbae JH, Cheese, and others. Your badminton racquet missed u…haha…and also all the people that would love to play with you. QQ was wonder if you have thunder/lightning storms today? You missed another scorcher day of 102 in San Ramon. Whew, it was hot!!! Luckily it’ll cool down quite a bit by the time you come home. Miss you tons!
With love,
Mom, Dad & Didi
TAMMMIEEEEEE!!! Katie Tam gurl I miss you tooooo much! I just got back last night and that last plane ride was rough, they had to hold the plane for us because our plane to Newark left late. So we were hecka late to our flight to SFO but luckily they waited for us. I hope you’re doing well and haven’t gotten sick. I hope you are doing well and having a ton of fun. Also funny story the second I landed in SF I got a text from Emily saying that I was fired from my job which is just the best welcome home I could have gotten. Well anyways I miss you a ton and come back safe to me because I am very lonely! I love you!
Hi Chloe! Hi Sam! I hope you both are doing well and I miss you guys too! Love you alllll!
Kailee,
Although the days have been action filled and we are sure you are all getting tired, the time is flying and this incredible journey is almost coming to an end. The places and people you have visited are better, even if just for a while, because you were there! Not too many people get this type of opportunity or have the desire to give so much of themselves. What you are doing will leave a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of the people in the communities.
Thank you for all you are doing and making a difference in this crazy world. Your actions are helping make it a better place. We are so very proud of you and can’t wait to hear about your adventures when you get home!
Love, hugs, and kisses,
Ms. Mary and Mr. Ron
Hey Navpreet & Vincent !! Hope you guys are having a bunch of fun & enjoying the DR ! Miss y’all out here