Helloooo!!!!!!! Aidan and Elizabeth here!
The wake-up call today was at 7 am, but we got up at 6:45 am. Actually, Elizabeth got up at 6:00 am. Aidan’s alarm was set for 6:45 pm (Elizabeth had to wake up Aidan) LOL. After organizing the group for breakfast, we left for Martiniano Guerrero Freire School at 8:45 am to execute our CAP project.
At the school, our group quickly organized into groups for painting, gardening, and creating math games. We were really proud of everyone’s hard work and cooperation even while we were working in the blistering sun! Elizabeth did a wonderful job of forcing everybody to stay hydrated, while Aidan did an AMAZING job at keeping everyone on task (Thank you, Aidan!)
Isabel, our cook for the trip, delivered us a delicious meal for lunch, with an actual bucket of grapes for dessert (there were so many grapes!).
By 4:00 pm, the group’s hard work had paid off, so we’ll have a strong foundation to continue the project tomorrow, with our new leaders, Yaretzy and Quentin (THEY ARE GOING TO BE GREAT).
We ended our day of leadership by passing the torch to our future leaders and are currently writing this blog at the late, late, late hour of 9:22 PM. We had an outstanding day and finished off strong with encouraging words from everyone!
We hope tomorrow goes at least as well as today! Same for all the beloved readers (we read every comment, including the embarrassing ones!)
Happy Birthday to Yaretzy!!!!!
Good luck to tomorrow’s leaders we believe in you!
P.S Mom, Dad thank you for the sweet comment! – Elizabeth
How exciting! I am so proud of you all and can’t wait to see the final product. Everyone looks so happy and like you are all having so much fun. Keep taking and posting photos. Reading the blog is the best part of my day. We miss and love you Will and Fiona keeps planting herself on a pillow next to your door! 🙂
Yay Elizabeth and Aidan – Teamwork mural and planting day is so beautiful – can’t wait to see the final mural. Popish said at least he woke up lolz. We still love you.
Go Lola! Going to camp tomorrow so excited to hear all about your trip and see you soon!
Thank you for the wonderful update! Wow! Your Community Action Project is really coming along!! It is so cool to see the progress of the mural and the plantings and we are impressed that you are creating math games! You are all doing such great work! Every night we look forward to learning about your adventures and love seeing all of your enthusiasm. Eden, we are so excited to see you expanding your horizons. There is so much gained through an open mind and open heart. Keep learning and keep giving. Love, Mom, and Dad xoxo
Oh! and Happy Birthday to Yaretzy!! What a great way to celebrate!!
xo, Julie-Ann and Tim (Eden’s parents)
Wow, looks like everyone is having fun and working hard.
Great job! I can’t wait to hear all about it!
Here at home, we have been working hard too. Charlie, your room is painted! Now we just need to put up the shelves. You are going to love it!
All is well here. We miss you!!
Happy Birthday Yaretzy. Hope you had a wonderful birthday amongst new friends.
EMILY I’M SO SORRY I MISSED YOUR CALL 😢 My phone was off and I was talking to Christina. After I saw the notification and thought it was a scam call 😭 I tried calling back- SORRYYYYY!
Glad to see the CAP in progress! Thank you Aidan and Elizabeth for the post- this was a fun read LOL. Also, Happy Bday Yaretzy!!!
We love reading your updates/posts. You all are awesome leaders. So happy that guys are experiencing Ecuadorean traditions and learning about their culture. Enjoy the rest of your stay there. Happy Birthday Quentin! Hope you had an awesome day. Love you, Mom and Dad
Hi Lola, Pop said when you come here you can repaint our walls as you seem to be doing such a good job with your co painting friends. What a busy day. And Hot , I understand you were doing wonderful activities with the children at the school. What exactly is your CAP project. Still not sure. Gardening is right up your alley and eating tons of grapes and drinking water ton stay hydrated is a terrific thing to do to stay outside in hot weather. What new foods are you eating? No LLamas today!!!!!!!!! You and your friends and leaders of the day are doing quite an amazing job. Today I went swimming, then played MJ and then went to Barbaras synagogue for Shabbat services and then out to dinner..we are so proud of you. One week down and more adventures to come. Can’t wait to hear all about them
Sdml. You are the love of our life and we are so proud of you.
Nana and Pop
WOWWWW! Elizabeth and Aidan, you both aced it!! Awesome leadership on your CAP. Oh Elizabeth, you brought tears to my eyes when I watched the video. So awesome to see you signing in American Sign Language (ASL) among your group! Proud mom and ASL teacher here!!!!
We all are very proud of you Glimpses with your inspiring adventures and humble services.
Happy birthday Yaretzy!
News on the homefront: It’s still cool but sunny in the Bay Area. OH good news! I finally revived my black thumbs and planted the succulents, tomatoes and avocados. Elizabeth, you will be proud of me when you see our garden (by side yard). Can’t wait to connect with you one more time before you return home.
XOXOXOXO, Mom
Good morning Lola. Can’t wait to hear what your filled up day sounds like. I know you will enjoy whatever is going on. This is a lifelong memory and experience that will last forever.
We love you
Nans and Pop
Happy Happy Yaretzy!
It’s so fun to see you all doing different types of work than you would do at home. It is so meaningful to give back to communities, and I can’t wait to hear how you put these ideas and feelings into action when you are back home.
Enjoy every adventure! The time is flying by.
Lola it was awesome to hear your voice yesterday! Queen Leo
What a meaningful community project and fun at the same time. Looks like you all got really into it. Ella – it was wonderful to hear your voice on the call we had with you yesterday. We miss you but know you are having the time of your life and making some amazing memories. Can’t wait to see more pictures and hear all about your experiences in Riobamba.
Aidan and Elizabeth your racap is so detail and interesting. We are connected. Thank you Glimpsers leaders, you are awesome. Reading your blogs every evening is my most enjoyable time in a day.
Proud of you working together, being humble and supporting each other. Can’t wait to see your next adventure! Stay hydrated, take care :
Awesome! Leaders of the day, Aidan and Elizabeth, you did a great job. Your recap is interesting and touching. Proud of you Glimpses being humble and supportive. Lots of fun. Reading your blog is my most enjoyable time in a day. Can’t wait to see your next adventure.
Stay hydrated and take care 🙂
Happy Birthday to Yaretzy!! It maybe one of your unforgettable birthday 🙂
Aidan and Elizabeth, you did a great job as leaders. Your recap is interesting and touching. I can feel the passioin and energy. Proud of you, glmipses for being humble and supportive. Can’t wait to see your next adventure 🙂
Happy birthday Yaretzy!
Hi Jordan Hutchins, this is your mom and I’m so excited to know everything your doing. I’m thinking about you nonstop and am so happy you get to do this. Love you so much. Stay safe and have fun!
Hi Brianna Casillas we are waiting to board out flight. Have fun I miss you and love.
Love always,
Mom (Crystal)
Good work people. Go team! Love you Sanza!