Hey family and friends,
It’s Gab and Vic here in Constanza on our day 14 of being away from you guys. Today is CAP day 3, the last day to finish our projects at CECAINI school. We woke up at a semi decent time, 7:30 am to be exact, and had a family breakfast before heading out to work.
After gathering all the supplies needed to finish our projects we got to CECAINI at around 9:30 am and started working right away with no energizer needed. Today was a busy day for the school and us because while we were trying to finish our projects the school was also being used by kids and parents of the community. We managed to finish the murals on the outside walls of the school that brought much color to the entrance. The gardening group put in much effort and managed to reorganize the school’s garden by making a planter box and planting some new plants. They also made a cute little blue book shelf with little paintings on it that will used to store books that kids can check out and read whenever they’d like. Since we had extra paint, we started painting a wall on the inside of the school blue to paint the Dominican national anthem. However, we underestimated how fast clouds can drop rain and had to stop all production, except the filling of our planter box. All hands were on deck, ignoring the down pour and continued to look like pigs rolling in mud trying to finish a project.
Some of the new plants we bought for the garden including an orange tree!
We tried to wait out the rain in order to fully finish and present the projects to the community but the rain was stronger than we anticipated and we were caught in the middle of a storm.This storm didn’t stop us from having a good time, I mean when we are all together it’s always a good time. Kids from the community came running over to play in the water, and play with us. They never fail to put a smile on our faces. We were able to escape but not forgetting BIG LOVE for Eufemia (the school principal). We hopped on the bus and drove back to Dilenia’s, our second home. Once home most of us took a shower to freshen up, and after we had about 4 hours of free time. During that time we hung out like the family we’ve become. With only one day left on our amazing journey, we tried to make every minute last.
P.S. Although I have my family and friends waiting for me back home, Dilenia’s and everyone in this trip have become like my second family. I will miss each and every one that made this trip unforgettable. Love, Gabi.
P.S. There is not a day where my family is not in my head and my heart. I am counting the days until I am reunited with you, but i’m crying at the fact that I wont wake up to these amazing people every morning. Love always, Victoria.
Gabs and Vic OUT!!
Hi Munkhdul and his friends,
I really appreciate you guys that you guys did a wonderful jobs. Every day, I read your post and enjoy like you guys.
Thanks. Munkdul’s mom.
Hey Gabi, We miss you, Roman says that once you come back you will have a new job as a painter, and to hurry back because he doesn´t like my cooking. Mom says she wants to back already. Marisol we have been hanging out with because she has no on say it has been to long. Enjoy your last few days Love you
Max and friends…..the murals are amazing…as well as the gardening planters. What an amazing team.
Boppa and Nana
Hi, Cameron
I hope you’re having a great time. Guess what Ferdie said his first word, it was Cami. Just kidding he didn’t really actually say that. Ferdie loves you. Grandma is moved into her new home. It is really exciting!!! Grandma says Hi and she also says she loves you. Have a great time.
Love, Piper
Hi Cami,
Looks and sounds like you all did a fantastic job. We are proud of you and your GG friends. Have a super day on your final hours in DR. We so look forward to seeing you, but also know you will miss your DR families. Love, Mom, Dad, Pip & Sop 😉
Hi carmen, I can’t wait till you get back. It’s so nice to see you helping out the community. Keep having fun and I’ll see you soon. I love you.
Victoria,
What an amazing way to end your trip. Can’t believe you’re going to be home tomorrow night. Miss you and can’t wait to give you a great big hug.
Allira,
The mural looks amazing! I can only imagine the tears and hugs as you all say goodbye to each other. But what wonderful memories and you can have reunions.
See you soon! Love Mom