Today we started with a wake-up call at 7:00 a.m. by our fourth Lideres Del Dia (LDD’s), Brisa Arteaga and Ishaly Lopez.
After breakfast at 7:30 a.m., we got on the bus and headed to Pedasi, a small beach town about 35 minutes away. Once we arrived, we separated into four groups in order to go with four different families. We all got to experience what it was like to live like a local and spent a few hours in the houses of each family, chatting with them and hearing their stories. Later, we had a small presentation about “Teach PTY”, an after-school organization in Pedasi that teaches English to local kids. The organization was founded by a Jose Abrego, a Panamanian who started this organization by himself and accepts volunteer English teachers year-round to teach in the community. Additionally, the organization offers yoga, meditation, and music. After the presentation we ate lunch with our families and had to give our goodbyes, along with our gifts, to Jose, Ivette,Yelitza, Diniela, Dinora, and of course all the kids!
At around 1:15 p.m. we headed back to the hotel. When we got back the glimpsers were able to go around town to explore and eat out. Afterwards, reflected on what it means to “live like a local” in Pedasi and in Panama. We came together as a whole group and shared about our experiences with the different families. We realized we could be more humble and positive about the privileges and lifestyles that we live, and our coordinator Arleen also shared stories from her childhood.
Afterwards, we prepared for our next English tutoring session, which will take place on Sunday evening. At 6:30 we ate dinner and had some free time to call our loved ones. Tears were seen all across the room while we shared our homesickness and the love we have for our families. Finally, at 8:00 p.m. we had our nightly meeting and finalized our thoughts on our Panamanian families.
Ok byyyyyeeeeeeeeeeee,
Ishaly y Brisa
Happy 59th birthday, Dad!
Camilo.. fue maravilloso recibir tu llamado hoy. Estamos felices, te extrañamos, pero sabemos que estas viviendo y disfrutando algo que jamás olvidaras. Estamos orgullosos de Ti.. eres un ser humano único, sencible, muy solidario. Te amamos!!!
Hey niece, this is your Auntie Annette writing all the way from Tennessee. I love you and am so proud of you Kayla. You are so smart and have a very bright future ahead of you. Keep shining baby girl, your cousin Nate says your a ROCKSTAR!!!
So proud of my lider Brisa 😍🌹. I was so happy to chat with you. Keep up the good job. Glad that you are learning so much. Hugs and kisses from everyone.
I love you Tya! We are soooo excited to see you. And we are proud of you. It was soooooo great talking to you! Your mom was too thirsty! See you next Sunday! Love Mommy
Good morning Morgan,
Your smile in that picture is priceless!
Thank the leader for allowing you to call yesterday, hearing your voice made me feel so much better, 😘😘you reallly sound like your having fun, I was worried till I spoke to you. Everything here is good, still waiting on a yes or no hopefully we will know before you get home🙏🙏
When will you be leader?
P.S. I know the big smile was because you were eating! that’s phat!!!!!😁😁😁
Love you miss you more
Love mom😥
Good Morning Morgan
This is Tiara I may have had a little accident in your room, I am sorry 🐕
Your not mad are you? You love me, remember?
Hurry home, love Tiara
Good Morning Morgan
This is Harley, I told Tiara to hold it, bark, and mommy will let her out, but noooo she just laid there until it was to late, I am a good boy I didn’t have an accident in your room I got a treat!!
Hurry home
Love ya, miss ya Harley🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕
Goodmorning Morgan, How are you doing? Today is a week that you’ve been gone, hope you’re not homesick yet. Hang in there, one down and one to go. Have fun. Love you. Uncle knuckles.
Morgan,
Hey baby, granny miss you so much can’t wait for you to come home, I NEED CHOCOLATE!!🍫🍫can’t wait till you are home, love Granny🥰🥰
Hey Morgan, your next door neighbors had their daughters Sweet 16 birthday party. Your dad chose that day to clean out the pool. I think he was trying to get an invite.
Other than that I’m waiting for Harley and Tee-Tee to meet Ms. Nila’s 7 month old pit bull.
Hope you’re having and blast and learning a lot.
Mr. Tim
Ohhh my KAYLA your smile brightened my night♥️😘☺️Thanks so much for that picture love you I hope this week goes fast😭Is this how is will be when u go off to college?🤔🙆IM NOT READY….
LOVE ALWAYS MOM KISSES AND HUGS ♥️
Hey kayla hope you having fun Eric says he loves you me too see you when you get back
I missed leaving you a message Cassidy!!! I LOVED seeing you’re face night and finally talking with you!! You’re doing amazing things and I’m so proud of you!! Can’t wait to talk to you tomorrow…. sweet dreams baby girl!! Xoxo
Looks fun! Miss you Gigi
Hey sister , Dyani I miss you sooo muchhhhhh come home I hope you having funnnnnn❤️❤️
-Your BestFRIEND/Favorite Sister