(Sorry, internet was down again!)
Today was our final day working on our Community Action Project. Our goal was to create a positive and welcoming environment in an overlooked community within Riobamba. Our delegation formed a connection with the people of the Manuelita Saenz community throughout our time in Ecuador. We aimed to connect the organization of Utopia with its surrounding community. As a group, we learned the challenges and rewards of an ambitious and passionate Community Action Project. We experienced the hardships of achieving a large goal in a short period of time, but with commitment we worked diligently as a unit. We learned the challenges of working in a group with many different ideas. With compassion and consideration, our group worked together to overcome the challenges of various ideas and used the variety of opinions to strengthen our project as a whole.
Most importantly, our group learned the reward of making a difference. By accomplishing our goal, we gave the people of the Manuelita Saenz community a sense of hope and motivation. People in the community said that our project made them reconsider their previous aspirations for their community. Our CAP gave new ideas to the neighborhood regarding how they could positively impact their environment in the future. Our hard work helped create a new area where Utopia and Manuelita Saenz can prosper and grow.
Our Community Action Project took a long time to plan and develop, but with all of our Glimpsers work, we achieved something that summed up the purpose of our trip in Ecuador. We created a powerful change. We are so grateful for our amazing group of Glimpsers. With courage, compassion, and commitment, we made the “change [we] want to see in the world.” -Gandhi
Shoutouts:
“today we finished our CAP Project! It looks amazing! cant wait to show you the pics! the kids there were super cute too!” -Abbie
“most megy a meccs tok izgi eloben heni ecuadorban thany zo! mey mikilee is, de tudd meg hoggy nem meggek vissza a sztarba paszika” -Rebi (puszi a csaladnak + markek nak)
“hi mom and dad ! we finished our community ct today, it looks so beautiful! love you guys, see you really soon!” – Marcus
to helenas family and friends: ” I felt a little sick this morning, but I feel lots better now! the CAP looks beautiful and I am so proud of everyone here, I hope you see a picture. I love you all lots” – Laynie
To Alondra: “sorry that I called during your work today! I hopefully be able to try again tomorrow. today we finished CAP, and I made a really nice (kind of) fence! it was almost artistic in how beautiful it was. I love you and I am excited to see you!”
To my family: “ill try to catch you guys tomorrow but I think youll have left for Tahoe by then. enjoy your trip and tell the shahs that I say hey. love you!” -Arjun
“Hi mom and family! we finshed our big CAP project today and it turned out great. I wish you could see it in person but I cant wait to show you pictures! I cant wait to tell you all about my trip when I see you in 2-3 days but at the same time I want to stay here forever until then, saludos to Ecuador!” – Marlene
“hey! we finished our CAP Project today, it is so awesome cant wait to show you pics. I was a leader of the day today and it was really fun. hope you like the blog! called my mom but couldn’t call you ambar and dad 🙁 see you in 2-3 days! I have so many things to tell you. I love Ecuador!!! see you later alligator hahaha peace” – JORDAN
“Hi family and friends I hope you like the blog and cant wait too see you very soon! love you all xoxo” – Erica
Hi mama we can’t wait to see you again. We all miss you soo much, but we’re happy and grateful that you were able to have this wonderful opportunity. Love you to the moon and back!! See you soon!!
Yes Erica, we love the blog!
Congratulations!
We look forward to seeing you and Maddie soon!
Love,
Dad and Mom (Todd and Lida)
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Hey Arjun:
Really excited to see you day after tomorrow. Patti is convinced that you are not eating right. You know her. Raani & us are seeing you at the airport.
Schlotzsky’s anyone?
Such a beautifully written post Jordan and Erica. Full of heart. So happy for y’all that you got the CAP completed! What a sense of accomplishment you must feel.
Arjun can’t wait to see you in a couple days. But I’m also thinking how hard it will be for you to leave Ecuador and all your new friends. Love, Amma
Hey there Marcus!
Wow! Your grand adventure is coming to a close! We have missed you a whole lot. We are very proud of you and your fellow Glimpsers for your accomplishments. Bravo bravo bravo!
A big thanks to all the Global Glimpse staff for all your time and energy putting it all together. Words just can’t express our gratitude!
Can’t wait to see you son! Have a safe travel back. See you all Saturday.
Love you so,
Mom & Dad
Jordan:
You know me I was beginning to get a bit impatient about seeing your blog, now I am at peace. No shame, this one was my favorite!!! I love you Potato and tomorrow you will be home ahhhhhhhhh I can’t wait! I hope that your time over there made you reflect on how to better the community here and the youth! You’ve got a ton of potential little one, and you’ve got to hit the ground running!
I’m more proud than you’ll ever know, thank you for giving me something to actually be proud of!! I miss you so much!! Well 32 more days until we go to ES I’m stoked, and can’t wait to see all your pictures! And to get my llama, don’t think I’ve forgotten lol jk but at least bring me candy!!!
Declare Psalms 91, and know that He’s got you! May God bless and bring you and your fellow glimpsers back safe and sound, declaring a safe quick and blessed trip back home!!
“Jehová te bendiga y te guarde,
Jehová haga resplandecer su rostro sobre ti,
Y tenga de ti misericordia.
Jehova alce sobre ti su rostro,
Y ponga en ti: Paz.”
-Números 6: 24-26
I LOVE YOU POTATO, THATS MY LITTLE BROTHER WOOTWOOT!
Ambar <3
Safe travels to you, Abbie, and all your fellow Glimpsers. Thank you to all the staff for taking care of our family members and providing them a wonderful experience. So proud of everything you’ve learned and done. Can’t wait to see you and hear about it in person and see your pictures.
Love you.
Mom
So lovely to have Arjun home and to hear all his wonderful tales. I know more info will surface and be processed as the days go by.
Forgot to mention how grateful we are to Ismael and Amanda for all their hard work. Thank you both for taking such good care of our children and for giving them such lovely guidance on this trip of a lifetime.