July 13, 2013
Over the last three days, our delegation has executed a plan to beautify the local elementary school by recreating a garden to add more variety to the students’ meals and redesigning the preschool classroom to encourage a more positive learning environment.
Today was our final execution day for the CAP before our presentation. We all got an early start and worked together to finish both projects. After adding finishing touches to the murals on the classroom walls, a few of us painted tires for the garden while the rest of the group put in fresh soil.
We all finished our CAP several hours ahead of schedule, a product of courage, commitment, compassion, hard work, and teamwork. Our three facilitators presented our collective work to the school board along with gifts of new materials for the teachers to use as well as volleyballs and jumprope for the students to play with at recess. Each of us chipped in a little bit of our time and money and as a group, we were able to make a positive impact on the students’ and faculty’s lives. The vice principal’s face was priceless. The faculty was grateful for our work on the garden and the classroom as well as the much-needed classroom materials.
Being leader of the day helped me understand myself a little bit better, such as the way in which I adapt to certain situations (I need to improve), as well as show me how willing my peers are to give me, a softspoken introvert, a chance to take action and lead for a day.
Great Job Glimpsers – Hope to see some photos of your finished work on the blog soon! What a wonderful thing you all did for this school. You have left your mark on this school and they will treasure it forever and for generations to come. this was a selfless act that I’m sure you all put 120% into it to make it! Never forget the feelings you all had while beautifying this school…. I’m sure you will tuck that away somewhere and reflect on it often.
Have safe travels back home tomorrow. Can’t wait to see everyone!
Awesome write up Paula!
Patty – Lexie’s Mom
Excellent summary Paula! Talk about the product of courage, commitment, compassion, hard work, and teamwork – the whole team did a wonderful, selfless job and contribution to the community. You all did above and beyond what’s likely expected of you and I am SO proud of all of you, Glimpsers!
Paula – Despite how hard it is for me to be apart from you (the longest three weeks ever!), I am happy and proud you chose to go to this trip to volunteer and serve.
I echo Patty’s comments and the other parents’ as well – that you all have left your mark in the community that will always be remembered and appreciated for the generations to come. Safe travels everyone and take care! See you tomorrow!
You all have done a Wonderful job, I am so proud of all you. I to would like to see photos of the finished project, the school/garden. I know the student and staff there must be really proud of you and we the parents are also very proud of you. I thank all of you for being the leaders you are today and I thank you for preparing for leaders of the future. Global Glimpse staff ,High School Staff/administrators Here in the bay area and in Nicaragua and ALL of the Students you have made this JOURNEY a HUGE SUCCESS!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS…….
Laura (Matthew Mom)…
Cant wait to see back in the Bay – Missed you so much Matthew:)))