Today I was Leader of the Day by myself which was a little less scary than I thought but still very scary. The main two parts of our day was taking a tour of a sugar cane company and then talking to some members of the group Plataforma Vida who fight for workers rights. We did this to learn both sides of the story and to form our own opinion. Everyone learned a lot about the situation since we don’t hear about it a lot in the news but being able to learn about it from people who have experienced it helped open our eyes more than before.
We met Pablo Garcia who gave us a tour of the sugar cane plantation for the sugar company Cara Linda where they told us about the plants, different projects that they do for the community, and living conditions of the Haitian workers that come there for six months. After that, we went to meet people a part of the group Plataforma Vida who told us there side of the story and how they were mistreated while working there. Then we walked around Bates 6 and got to talk to some of the workers there and their experiences at the company.
I learned that there is always more than one side to a story and you have to get more than one point of view to form your own opinion about a situation. If we had only heard one side of the story, we might have believed it without knowing the whole truth.
It was great to hear Devina’s voice too and she also shared how hard it is to teach, especially when the student is an adult. You will all remember this priceless experience, forever.
Inspiration comes in all sizes
Good luck with the lesson Erin and Andrew! I’m sure you two will do very well.
Andrew, so glad to hear that you are making meaningful connections with the people you met away from home. I heard from Erin that it was very helpful to co-teach with you as you speak such good Spanish! Looking forward to hearing more great things you do. We all miss you guys back home too.
– Erin’s mom
Hi Ky’ir and fellow Glimpsers!
I’m excited to know that you were leader for the day and I KNOW that you worked hard. I hope that you all are enjoying your experience. See you soon!
Mommy ❤
Hi Ingrid. Glad to hear Andrew and Erin were working together! Did I miss a post from him or did you speak to Erin to get this info?? I didn’t see any post from Andrew. Thanks!
Laura (Andrew’s mom)
Yea he posted a few days ago. It has picture of them co-teaching. The post got removed somehow. Perhaps the moderator could help?
Thank you. I asked them to try to get it back. I can’t believe I missed his only post!!
Hi Jordan it looks like your having lots of fun enjoy. I miss you
Jordan and ky’ir
It sounds like you both learned an important lesson at the border. Jordan teaching looks like it is comfortable for you.
love you Jordan. keep up the good work.
Hi Jordan, I love your spirit. Continue to absorb and pay it forward it’s a blessing.
Love Tomeeca
Hey Jordy, looks like you’re having fun and learning a lot. Love you!
Good morning Jordan I’m so proud of you continue to learn and be safe …daddy loves you
Hi Sarah
I am so proud of you. Keep up the great work.
Love mom Kevin and dad
Good job Sarah, we are very proud of you and all your accomplishments, you will do great things in the future and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us, we love you Sarah
From: bre,jaz,Sophia
Great job Sarah… we are all so proud of you💛
Inspirational and creative Sarah I pray and wish for you to ascend to greater heights in persuit of your studies and career. All the best.Your loving grandfather and grandmother.
Sarah, thank you for educating us on your experience, truly you have to see for yourself peoples predicament and situation before judging or making assumptions, really proud of the energy, focus and details you put into this article, you will do amazing things. Keep Charging! Lots of love, Ameena!