The day started with clearing rocks on the greenhouse site
Today was our first day working on the CAP project. We all worked really hard on the planning with the given time we had. This was something that we all put our hearts into because of how much we wanted to help the children and the people of that community. This morning we all had to wake up at 7:00 am to get ready for a day’s hard work and getting our hands dirty. We had an amazing breakfast, which was salami and sunny side up eggs with bread that was a great refresher from back home. It reminded us of what we fail to appreciate about what we have, and how food is so accessible to many of us. After our wonderful breakfast, we all had to get ready for the trip to Rio Grande and get ready for the hard part of the day. Once we made it to Rio Grande, we were given time to make any necessary adjustments to our construction of the green house for the local community to teach the children who attend that school about agriculture and other skills from it.
One of the mural panels at the end of the day
There were 3 groups already that consisted of the structure group, painting group, and the irrigation group. All of these groups did an amazing job for 7 hours because even though we have 3 days to finish this project, it’ll feel like nothing to us because of how we well we all worked together and also how caring everyone was. We needed to remember to take a rest and drink some water because some people do not realize when to stop working in this type of tropical weather. After all the hard work, we had time for lunch, which included beans, white rice, cooked chicken, sweet potato fries, and salad. Everything tasted amazing and so great that most of us couldn’t stop eating and flocking to the fries.
After filling our bellies with delicious food, we got back to working on our CAP delivery. We continued to put full commitment into our work and even got to play with some of the kids in the Rio Grande community. Then, once we finished the first day’s work, we all hopped on the bus and headed to our home for these past 11 days. Once we got home, we all took our showers or naps and got ready for a home cooked meal. Tonight’s meal was alfredo with some tasty fried plantains and fruit. After a nice meal, some of us went out and explored the town and played some cards.
With a busy and successful process towards our project, we all had a valuable question to reflect on: “How does it feel helping others? Can one person make a difference?”
Raul Valdez Mendoza & Elizabeth (Lele) Hernandez
This is the best “before” picture we got even though we had already been working for 20-30min. Remember it when you see the “after”!
Mural committee doing their thing
More muraling
Mixing cement
Everyone working together
Sam with the pick axe
Abby and Itzel work on the last panel of the mural
Katelyn, Flo, Colleen, and Maya playing with some local kids as we broke for lunch
Talking with Pastor Angel, the founder of the school
Greenhouse foundation crew
Mural coming along after lunch
As we broke for the day because of the threat of rain, we had lots of mural panels, a cinderblock foundation, and wood cut for the sides of the greenhouse.
Hola! Vety muy interesante el dia d hoy q bonito mural.nos da gusto saver q te la estas pasando bn . Espero sigas mejor d salud te esperamos con ancias me dio mucho gusto poder escucharte aunq. Sea un ratito te queremos mucho cuidate asta pronto ????
Hello Glimpsers,
Wow! Pat yourselves on the back for a hard, fruitful day’s work. The progress you’ve made in just one day looks amazing. I can’t wait to see the final results. LOVE, LOVE the mural.
Life is so much richer when people come together for a good cause. And, YES…one person can make a difference! Keep being kind, compassionate, giving and thankful. All of you will make this world a better place…
p.s. Syd, we are so proud of the young adult you are becoming. Learn as much as can with the few days that are left. Soak it all in. Enjoy every single moment. We love you!
~Mom and Dad
Wow! Looks like you guys had a very busy day! I bet everyone was tired after that. The project looks like its coming along.
Super hot here today, some areas over 100° today. Its eleven oclock at night and it still very warm.
Can’t wait to see more pictures of your progress tomorrow.
Good night everyone.
Have a great Sunday!
PS – So proud of you Kate.
Bella is missing you.
Love Dad
Wow, the progress you guys have made in such a short period of time is amazing! The mural looks wonderful already, and I can’t wait to see the greenhouse and irrigation project once it’s all done. These experiences of helping this community by working together and seeing the every day life of another culture will stay with you forever.
Abby, we miss you tons, and are very proud of what you’re learning and accomplishing there. We can’t wait to see you and hear all your stories.
Love,
Dad, Mama, & Bennett
I LOVE all of the hard work you are putting into this amazing project. This will give the community a wonderful opportunity. It looks like you are feeling better. So SAD I missed your call Kate Bug. Love you to the moon! Enjoy these last few days. Can’t wait to see you. ?❤️?
Great job, Global Glimpsers!
Kaylee— so glad w got to talk today! See you very soon. ❤️❤️❤️
-Mom
Hi MingMing Ko!
How are you? When the phone rang I ran to it and I recognize the number and I answer right away cuz I know it was you! Finally I got to talk to you! After 11 days, got soo excited ? to hear you voice!
That’s good you’re wearing your hat ? and I noticed on few of the shots you were standing with your arm/hand in your waist hahahha! I showed it to grandma and she said that you got it from me! ??
That was a pretty mural! You guys worked so hard on the greenhouse and irrigation. No gloves while picking up stones? just kidding ekekekekk ?
BTS news! DDaeng!
Jimin-sshi got a haircut?
BTS message to their fans RDMA 2018 – All Of them spoke English they sound sooo cute ?
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4 awards goes to BTS
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2- Best Group -Fake Love
3- Best Song That Makes You Smile – DNA
4- Army got Best Fandom
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Goodnight MingMing ko muuahhh!!??
Iloveyou princess ?
—Mommy Omma—
It makes me so happy seeing my lil Mina hard at work on her CAP Project <3
Hey Mina,
It's pride weekend in SF and I'm heartbroken were not together to celebrate, I know how much you wanted to visit the city. I'm doing my best to prevent myself from watching Incredible's 2 until you get home, but it's a daily struggle lol. However, I struggle more with not seeing your face or hearing from you… I keep on getting excited when I see a snapchat from you but then I remember it's Brian! (oops…)
I'm counting down the days until I can hear your voice again but in the meantime, I can't wait for you to be the Leader of the Day! I already know that you'll do an excellent job at that.
Love you and Miss you!
~Brandon
“Hi kristen, i miss you come back to the bay im bored. hope you’re having fun and being productive (ive watched 7 seasons of friends in one week lol OOPS) OH, kit harington and rose leslie got married (jon snow and ygritte from GoT, soooo cute). okai hurry up and come back, anthony is the only person I talk to (help) :)” -Casey
“Did Cotter change your grade? haha” -Mikeala
Hey Kristen!!!! It looks like you’re having a great time, especially in that picture of you holding up that little kid. We all really miss you, especially Stewie. He said that you two need a date night as soon as you come back. Hope you’re surviving those two weeks with Kaylee yikes! Love you see you soon <3
-Nicky Low
Love hearing about the wonderful greenhouse work you’re all doing! Kudos all around. Try to soak it all in as there’s only a few days left!
Very impressed with your progress on the CAP project. Amazing art work, you all should be so proud. Can’t wait to see the “after” pictures. Keep up the good work and stay hydrated ! We’ll see you soon Jake and we are anxious to hear more stories!
Karl & Patti
Amazing work y’all!
I love the mural!!
Mimi – I wasn’t at all surprised to see you playing with children 🙂 Looked like such a great day! One person CAN make a difference – especially when working working in love, spirit and community.
Blessings and deep appreciation to all of you Glimpsers!
peace,
Mami/Katy
hola Emely que padre les esta quedando todo ,se ve que trabajaron duro ,espero que ya se sientan mucho mejor cuidate mucho, estoy tan anciosa de volverte a ver te extranamos mucho te quiero !!!!!!!
hola Emely se ve que trabajaron duro les esta quedando muy bien ,cuidate mucho espero estes mejor ,estamos anciosos de verte de nuevo te amo .,LORENA.