Hey guys!
Alright so today was a pretty hectic day, but nothing starts off a day of hard work like a big plate of pancakes! Today was the day that we finally finished our CAP project! Finally being able to stand back and admire all the tasks we accomplished for the community felt so amazing. From being apart of this opportunity, we have all taken away a few things…
Always keep in mind the reason behind the task. Throughout these past three days, it was a little easy to lose sight of what drove us to do the mural or the landscaping in the first place, when at the end of the day, it’s all for the kids and the teachers. We didn’t commit ourselves to the CAP project to be able to say, “Wow! I did a mural in Nicaragua!” We did it, because we aspire to create something beyond the physical. It is one thing to make a preschool look like a million bucks, but it’s another to inspire the young minds of the community to strive for happiness and success through the road of education.
Another thing we have all learned was that group projects can get pretty crazy, especially in groups involving seventeen people. From this, however, we have learned how to cooperate with one another in order to get the job done with ease. The secret to being successful in working as a team is kindness and hard work. With those comes respect, commitment and compassion.
In all honesty, the thing that surprised me most today was seeing the street dog that is ALWAYS laying down by the lady making carne asada was actually standing tonight on our way back from tutoring.
As I gleamed at all my peers tonight as we all came to eat, I could only be proud of them and the work we have accomplished together. So, out of the love of in the moment, I could not help but make a toast! So we all raised our glasses of natural juice and shouted “salúd” to a day’s hard work.
After dinner, we all took a stroll to the school where we tutor and for some of us…the nightly tutoring session was a little interesting. For those who were tutoring the young kids of course…haha…everyone just remember that the word “test” in plural ends in an “-s” not “-es.”
We all love and miss you guys!! Although we are living it up here in the streets of Estelí, we are anxious to see you all again and eat hamburgers…and of course, cereal!!
“Peace out from Estelí 1A, later”
Sincerely, Briel Eckel 🙂
The mural looks beautiful. The preschoolers of Esteli will forever be thankful to look out on a beautiful mural each day. We are very proud of all the Glimpsers for working together to improve this preschool. Molly we are anxiously awaiting your return. We are looking forward to many nightly dinner conversations explaining in detail your time in Esteli. Hugs and kisses. Mom, Dad, Eli, Zachary and Pebbles
Briel ! Familia all loves and misses you , can’t wait till you get back so we can eat all the cereal and granola bars before I embark on my trip ! I’m so glad to hear that you are having an amazing trip ! Can’t wait to hear all about it and see pictures ! Love you Briel . Oh my nana wanted me to let you know she loves and misses you ❤️❤️
Anna,
I’m so excited for you. Maybe we should all get together with you and Olivia before you head off to Leon. We might have some advice you could use or extra travel supplies/Nicaraguan money. 😉 Hope you’re ready for an amazing adventure!
Mr. Sierra
One day left make the most of it. Can’t wait to hear the about the wonderful experience you had.
Love,
Mom
The mural looks great!!! Awesome job Glimpsers!!! Brianna, we are so proud of you!!!
Papi & Michelle
Beautiful mural. So proud of you guys for all your hard work. Congrats to all.
It’s been a pain not being able to see or talk to you since you’ve been got lol… I miss you so much and I’m getting anxious waiting to see you. I’m glad you’re enjoying it out there and I’m happy you got to know my roots but I really can’t wait for you to come back. I’m dying to see or even hear from you. I’ll be here waiting though ?
Robert
Felicidades a Zuleima y a todo su Grupo, Han hecho in magnífico trabajo!! ?Estamos muy orgullosos de ustedes, y los esperamos con ansías y disfruten sus últimos días ?. Tu hermana te manda saludos y si tuvo su ceremonia de promoción, sorry te la perdiste. We love you!!!?