One of the important parts of Global Glimpse is giving back to the community, which is what we did today. Today was day one of our Community Action Project (CAP) execution. We woke up bright and early, had a yummy breakfast, and got to the Carlos Garbay Farm. From 8-10, all of the Glimpsers (and staff) were able to replant all 200+ plants given to us! This included digging new holes, planting plants, raking the soil, throwing out old roots, and much more. I can proudly say that we all have earned our green thumbs. After planting, we began to fill 8 walkways with large rocks as a foundation to the cement. This was a long and tedious task but team work truly made the dream work.
After 7 hours of hard work (and a yummy sandwich lunch), we were able to finish all the plants, painted 5 walls, created 6 wooden garbage can roofs, and filled 8 walkways with heavy rocks. As a reward, we were welcomed back to La Primavera with a warm shower and a chicken dinner. After dinner, we had our nightly meeting that featured an original step routine created by Devea and ended the night with freetime. Today showed us that our commitment can truly impact a community. Until next time!
P.S. Shout out to Mike Shorr! Happy Birthday from Arden and her new GG Family!
– Loribeth, Mary Cate, and Grace.
Wow. What a productive day it was! Your CAP sounds like it will make a huge difference in the lifes of the people there. I think you will reflect on it for many years to come. I can’t believe it’s been 11 days. Seems like just yesterday and forever ago that you left.
Lydia, we are so proud of you! Even your brothers have said how much they miss you :). Enjoy your last few days there.
Congratulations to each of you on your achievements together, and enjoy the rest of your time in beautiful Ecuador.
Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes! And I got a surprise phone call from Arden! That made my day. We are all so proud of the work you guys are doing!
Sounds like another incredible day. How exciting learning about other cultures, and giving back. The world, and particularly Ecuador, is a better place, because of all your compassion, kindness, and hard work. Well done Glimpsers. Wishing each of you an enjoyable remaining four days. Make the most of it. Lydia, we love and miss you very much.
What an amazing and full day of activity! You guys are an inspiration! Thank you Global Glimpse for providing this kind of program for our kids and for the indigenous people of Ecuador. Mina— I bet the food tastes extra good after putting in a day of hard (and spiritually satisfying) day of work! —Grandpa
Wow – Lori! What a rewarding experience. Glimpsers not enough words to describe the roots you leave behind. Your hard work and dedication is admirable. I am certain you will bring back that spirit of giving to each of your communities. Every act of kindness makes a remarkable difference! Keep it up.