Today, got up at 7 o’clock in the morning to have breakfast at 8 o’clock. We had delicious ham and American cheese omelets with two slices of white bread and refreshing cantaloupe juice. After breakfast we carried our chairs out to the garden in the back for our energizer, “I Love My Neighbor”. Everyone was smiling as we bumped into each other rushing from chair to chair. Afterwards we had our morning seminar on Poverty, where we reviewed the 5 P’s of Poverty and talked about the root of poverty. After 40 minutes of free time, Jesse came to the hostel. He told us about his journey overcoming challenges and finding his own path through service and love. He inspired us and opened our eyes to how much people can overcome. After his talk, we gave him the speaker gift and thanked him for opening up to us. Then we headed to the Dump. As we traveled along the windy road to the Dump, we noticed more and more trash accumulating along the road and felt the ruts in the unpaved road. As we drove up, we were hit with the sheer number of black vultures and as we unloaded, the force of the smell. We saw people sorting trash without any protection, emaciated dogs digging, and lush green mountains surrounding the dump. We briefly split into two groups. While one group helped set up the food table, the other climbed the mountain of trash. Later, when we regrouped, we talked with people who live off of the dump. These people talked about overcoming challenges much like Jesse’s. They told us about their love for Jesus Christ and how faith guided them into true happiness- living instead of just surviving. Instead of feeling pity for the couple or comparing their lives to our lives, we began, with Jesse and the couple’s guidance, to understand that happiness doesn’t stem from materialistic values, but from faith and love.
Then, we walked back down the mountain and began serving the people a meal of rice, beans, and grape juice. After, we headed back to the bus and to the hostel. Once there, we showered and went to La Favorita to have a delicious meal of steak, rice, mashed potatoes, salad, and iced tea. We planned our tutoring lessons and journeyed to the tutoring center. Even though some students did not show up, everyone felt that their lessons had gone well. Dinner at La Favorite was chicken tacos, Pico de gallo, guacamole with egg, and lemon tea. The night came to an end with our reflections, nightly meeting, and passing the torch to the torch to the next Leader of the Day.
What an amazing day. So many experiences! Thanks for the wonderful recap. I felt like I was right there with all of you!
What a memorable day. Well done!
I’m so proud of you Sofie and all the Glimpsers for getting out there and helping people. Reading the blog is my favorite part of the day. Miss you, love ya!
What a day, full of a powerful lesson putting first world problems in prospective. Have a great day, make friends and collect experiences. Love from the PNW.
Gwen[Jamie’s mom], hello all, great pictures memorable moments!thanks for sharing.. luvu Jamie
What a great experience!
Thank you Hannah and Sofie for the story of the day. I’m reading your post emotionally.
(Specially addressing to Dorothy, my daughter)-I’m glad that today you can observe how people struggle and overcome the difficulties of making a living. I hope you have a better understand the lives outside your comfort zone to open your heart helping out people in need, and to appreciate what you have in our country.
I wish the whole team great days ahead.
Learn more! Have fun! Make this a memorial trip in your life!!
All The Best,
Wow Leaders! ???This is blog is very touching. It made us reflect on our blessings here at home…what an impact.
Jenny, please take care & keep these
lessons/experiences dearly in your ❤
We can’t wait to read more!✌
Te extrañamos mucho eddie…abrazos.
Eddie you so cute ! I can see planing for your lesson like a pro. ?❤️❤️❤️ I love you and keep up the good work!
Hi Hannah and Sophie,
Well done, loved reading about your(you’re!!) day. It is wonderful how you are getting to experience and understand a life that is so different than yours. The differences must be overwhelming.
I love reading these blogs every day.
Hannah, we miss you. Dad almost got us killed yesterday driving on the wrong side of the road in Maine. He told me not to tell! We love you very much and can’t wait to see you. H,d,l all doing well took some video. Mmr misses you!
Love mom
This post make me tear up. The part that moved me the most was the description of the dump area and the people who live off of it, and how you all served them meals. Beautiful. I’m so proud of all of you!