“The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do” – Steve Jobs
Today while working we were thinking about the question of the day which was, What do you see as the biggest challenges and rewards of this project? This morning we jumped back into CAP day two with heightened enthusiasm. Once we arrived at Fundación Betesda we continued mixing and pouring cement to build the foundation for the community building. We also put up three more pillars for the foundation and brought water from the canal when the plumbing ceased to work. We organized into groups to divide the work. Some people transported rocks and sand to where others were waiting to mix the ingredients together to create the cement. Once the cement was mixed some people created a chain to transport the cement around the building to were other people were pouring the cement to create the foundation.
In today’s activities we showed commitment by continuing to work relentlessly in the pounding sun without hesitation. We showed compassion for those were sick or injured and were courageous in our pursuit of accomplishing what we set out to do.
When reflecting on the work we had accomplished today we came to see that our hard work was making a meaningful impact, although some of us were tired or injured we persevered because we knew that the reward was worth the struggles each of us went through.
By creating pillars for stability and the foundation of Fundacion Betesda, we solidified our impact on the Llacan community and strengthen not only our own bodies and minds but the cohesion of our group. With this, we can take home a sense of a stronger community and the willingness to provide the aid that our own communities need back home in the Bay Area.
Click here for a video of our bucket brigade!
p.s. Hi mom. I appreciate all of the comments you make! ~Nicko
p.p.s. I’m actually having a really great time here and really appreciate all the constant love you guys are constantly sending!! ~Alex
Looking good Andy!! ?
You guys are doing amazing work. I’m so proud of you all!
It’s simply amazing watching all of you in action, building the foundations of the “community building” and “sense of community”.
Tanveer – We’re so eager to see you. Counting the days now..
I have been waiting the whole trip for you to write a blog post. I’m so proud of all of you for what you have done in Ecuador!! Keep going and finish strong. Can’t wait to hear about the whole trip on thursday
Wow !! That’s an incredible task you are taking part in Nicko ! You guys are reall making a big footprint there in Ecuador , Keep up the good work Nicko
I’m very proud of you
Love Uncle Troy
Yay!!!! Nicko got to say hi to his mom! I feel like I already know all of these awesome parents! It is so cool to see you guys in action!! Wonderful job!
Lots of love to all of you!
You are awesome!
(We are particularly fond of Kaia).
aww that is so sweet. I comment everyday and it made my day for him to say hi… I bet you are just as excited to see Kaia as I am to see Nicko on Thursday!
Alex I’m so happy that you are having a great time there and enjoying yourself. It feels like you’ve been gone forever but I can’t wait to hear everything when you get back and I’m so glad that’s in a few days. Take care and hope to see you soon.
love you
Ps. costco got rid of the polish dogs 🙁
Wow! Will this group be available for random summer projects around the Bay?? ?
Nice work team! Super proud of GU2B! Thank you Nicko, Alex, & Luna for another awesome daily recap!! The plumbing ceased!? Classics day at work! “It’s always something!” Nice to see you persevere and find a work around! As would any good team!! You guys rock! On a strong foundation, good will always stand!
Funny, I was thinking the same thing! We’ve got some work here for GU2B Guaranda 6-27 when you get back on Thursday. 🙂
Committed, compassionate and courageous …hours in the hot sun. Thank you for making the difference you’re making to the community and for each other, and for continuing to share it with us back home. If we all lived like that… what a world! ❤️
Miss you Kaia! Can’t wait to see you! Love, Grandma
Looks great. You guys have worked so hard over the last two days. Hi Maralie!!!
Wow. Maralie so nice to see you in the video. You guys are having a wonderful experience and will have lots to share when you get home Thursday. What amazing work you are doing over there while having lots of fun. Can’t wait to talk with you.
Way to make a difference Glimpsers, I am sure that this experience will,be one that you will remember for a lifetime!!!!
Nice job, everyone. I bet you’re sleeping well at night. Can’t wait to see you Thursday, Madi
Wow, that looks hard, and hot! You guys rock. I love you Mia, and I miss you. See you soon.