Hey everyone! Luis here to fill you in on today’s blog. First off we started the day with a wonderful energizing breakfast that prepared us for the tough day that followed. We arrived at Cañada Las Palmas around 9am and got straight to work. Now before I go on, normally I’m the wild, goofy one of the group that makes everyone laugh so, today was going to be a bit of a challenge since I was going to show everyone that I can be very serious and straightforward when it’s necessary.
Luckily for me my actions set an example for many people and rather than get disrespected as leader I felt like I was able to get everyone working together as one. Seeing this and being able to get the CAP finished by 2pm was really a great feeling of accomplishment. When the last nail was nailed into the sign that read “Junta De Vecinos Dios los bendiga” I announced to the community that their new community center was now open! The joy on their facial expressions reminded me (And I’m sure I can speak for everyone this.) of why we started this CAP and how great it was to see our hard work paid off.
Things got a bit emotional and after that inuaguration I can definitely say we received a lot of blessings and genuine love. We headed back home to Dilenia’s after we said our final heartbreaking goodbyes and took an hour of free time which was more of a break after a long day of working. At 4pm we began our English prep and at 5pm we commenced our final English tutoring lesson, everyone had a feeling of completion and sorrow at the same time since it would be our last time seeing our students, they grown and learned so much with us. I hope the next the delegation can follow in our footsteps as great teachers. After English tutoring, we had our final cena at Dilenia’s which consisted of soft tacos and crunchy tacos and some tangy sweet iced tea which was bomb.com.
Then for the purpose of tonight we changed things up a bit, we held our self-reflection first where we looked back to day 1 and talked about how much we’ve grown as a group and individuals. Then, how working on the CAP and helping out another community impacted us in a positive way. Concluding that we heard yesterday’s wonderful blog and went on to begin our nightly meeting. A lot of big love was shared and received which lightened up the mood before bedtime, I believe this was much needed after a strenuous day filled with blood, sweat and tears. We prepared ourselves mentally for tomorrow which is our final day here in Constanza! We can’t wait to see you all soon and with that being said it’s getting pretty late here so have goodnight everyone, Leon out.
p.s. Momma give everyone a hug and kiss for me and tell Maura to look this up & comment. 🙂 (she has Facebook)
Hello, Glimpsers! Fixing up the community center seems like such a great way to end your trip. It looks wonderful! I especially like the handprints. While we are all looking forward to having you back home again, I can imagine that you must have mixed feelings about leaving. After spending 18 days with a group in one place, it does start to feel like another home and family. I can’t wait to hear all the details. See you soon, Lila Anne! Love, Mom
waazzaap! ?
I recently arrived from my global glimpse trip at Maltagalpa, Nicaragua. I skimmed through some of the blogs to see how this trip is going. I’m glad to hear that you guys enjoyed your trip. I hope you guys learned a lot from this experience like i did.
P.S. I’m sorry Bryan. I lost the pen you let me borrow during the trip.
What an amazing ending to an amazing trip! Congratulations to Luis for being such a great leader and leading the way to completimg the CAP project. And congratulations everyone for partaking in this journey and ending it on such a wondrrful note.
Cant wait to see you Bijan and everyone at SFO on Wed. Safe travels to you all.
Bijan’s Mom
Proud of you All! Please don’t forget your relationship with all of these people you are about to leave behind, as you will live in their hearts for a long time! Hey is there a Global Glimpse for parents? 🙂 Take good care mis amigos lindos and be certain of how much more we respect you now. My blessings to you All. Bianey, love you and see you soon baby. Shalom!!!!
Congratulations Glimpsers!! The center looks amazing. I love the colors you picked out and the hands around the door just added your personal touch. What a great reminder and testament to your commitment to give back. I bet it was a very emotional and laborious end to your trip and very fulfilling! Brianna I can’t wait to see your smile and share some hugs. Thank you everyone for taking the time to share your day via this bog and I hope you will all have safe trip back home to your families which I am sure have missed each one very much. I hope you all can enjoy the rest of summer, knowing you have walked away from this experience know your inner strength a bit better than just a few weeks ago. Best of luck to everyone. Brianna I miss you and I can’t wait to you xoxoxo.
Hi Angela and Bianey,
Looks like you’re having a great time. I bet you can’t even believe that it’s almost time to come home. I’m so proud to see how you’re representing Summit Prep and the Bay Area. BNA, great blog. I loved all the details and personal details like jokes. Angela, I love that you were leader on politics day. Of course you would be 😉 Viva la causa wherever you go right. Have a safe trip home ladies. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Ms. Mac
Hello Luis and fellow glimpsers.
I am very excited to see you tomorrow. 18 days didn’t seem to be that long of a time but we did miss you a lot.
The community center looks great. The people will surely remember your hard work for years to come. Great job guys.
Luis I am very proud of you, Your goofy self and great charisma makes you a great leader. Oscar say’s you are good at being a “boss”. Enjoy your last full day there. (p.s. Maura has been notified :o))
Hey luis and everyone else!
Oh my god luis! I dont know what to say, im so impressed! Im so happy for you luis angel and everyone else. What you guys did was beautiful and rewarding. The center looks great!!! The hand prints gave it a personal touch, its really nice.
Luis i miss you so much. I cant wait until u come back, show me all the pictures, and tell me all your stories.
Have a safe flight! And enjoy your last day there. Soak it all in.
Con mucho amor
-maura