Today was our second Community Action Project (CAP) day. The quote that the day was: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” by Margaret Mead. This quote embodies the concept that in order to succeed there must be one individual to initiate the change they want to see. But, in order to complete the change, there has to be multiple individuals that must work together to accomplish the common goal. Today our delegation demonstrated the intent of this quote, we started to construct tables for foster kids at Barrilete. The purpose of these tables was to provide a proper foundation for these kids, due to the fact that they lacked stable tables and workspace to write on.
The day started early at 7:00 A.M. with breakfast at Imabite. Shortly after we hopped on a bus for 20 minutes, arriving at Barrilete at around 8:20. We were welcomed by the bright smiles of the foster kids and their loving hugs. We were awed by their aspiration and determination. Despite this, we knew we had a long day ahead of us so we proceeded to assemble the tables. The construction team got started by building the foundation for the tables (legs and the board), and by making proper measurements. With the help of Maria’s sons, they sanded pieces of wood and screwed the legs onto the boards with nails and screws. By noon, three of the four tables were already built! After lunch they managed to finish all four of the tables by 2:00 P.M.
The construction team then passed on their tables to the creativity team who were in charged of painting and designing the tops of the tables. They painted the tops of each table with the base colors of blue, yellow, and white. However they were only able to finish the first layer of pant on each table since the paint took a while to dry. At around 4:30 P.M. everyone was covered in paint and sawdust, but we knew in our hearts that the result was going to be worth it. After the long and exhausting day, we headed back to our hostel. Everyone was going to appreciate the long nights sleep, thinking about all the happy faces we were going to see the next day when we present them with our gift.
All of you are awesome! Two days of CAP. I’m sure all the kids at Barrilete are so happy and appreciative. Keep up the fantastic work glimpsers. You’re the best!
Logan, when you get back, we have some construction projects for you – just kidding 😉
Keep up the great work. You are making a big impact on peoples lives. We miss you and are so proud of you!
Terry, Janine, Audrey, Lillian & Charley
What a wonderful experience! Changing lives (myself included)! The sense of pride you All must feel?! As your familia, we feel it too!
Can’t wait to see the tables? And knowing that through the labor of your love will bring smiles and support, make them the most beautiful tables ever!
Love, miss you, and can’t wait to hear all about the nourishment to your soul! Sweet dreams sweet pea. xoxo
Can’t wait to see pictures of the tables! The kids are going to be so excited and your gift will last there for many years and benefit many children! How very cool! It is hard work for sure, but isn’t it amazing how when you are working hard knowing the impact you will have on someone else, the work seems to go more effortlessly! Cannot wait to hear the kids reactions! Lots of love to you Logan! Miss you! Mom and Luke
Hey Sam, Luna could use a new loft now that you’re in the business. We send our love, and look forward to reading more about you final days in Leon!
It’s amazing how much teamwork was put into this project. I love it! And I’m sure the children will love it too! I can’t wait to see pictures of the tables and smiles on the children’s faces. By the way Victoria, I bought you a Crunchie bar! It’s like a Violet Crumble, but with a different name. Haha. And if you like them, we can totally try to make them at home!
Can’t wait to see you soon!
– Angela
Thank you for you blog. How inspiring. Don’t you glimpsers feel that? Yes you do. That warm happy feeling that feeds your heart and soul when you made a difference, when you know you helped someone, when you see their face of gratitude and thankfulness. This is what life’s about. Giving back, serving. This is what makes the world go round.
Great Job!!!! excited to see the tables.
Have a good day Christiana. xoxo. A big hug from all of us babygirl
What a great project can’t wait to hear what your part in it was I would imagine you were a part of the creativity team because I know how you like to paint. I’m sure whatever your part was you did great, keep up the good work hope to see you in a couple of days love you Dad.
That is so great to hear how you all are helping out in the community. To give the children of Nicaragua. Very proud of all of you!
Emily, Junior and I will see u at the airport with smiles on our faces!
Hey Kaia!!, thank you for your blog. Your mom n dad must be do proud of you. I’m so happy that Tita got to go on this awesome trip and meet one of her mom’s old school high school friends daughter. Love it. Take care mija n keep enjoying Nicaragua.