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Student Trip Blog
Today our group learned how tough manual labor can be. We used pickaxes and shovels to dig trenches to help a community get running water. Our group felt concerned about how the people in this community lived without the basic privilege of having running water. The most surprising thing we saw when we started pickaxing, was discovering tough rocks and thick roots under the soil.
We are very proud of the team for getting so far on the first day. We were able to cover most of the perimeter and almost finished digging. We persisted even when we came across those tuff roots. We did not give up and instead worked harder to finish. The workers with the machete were a great help to us and kept the work going. We did not think it would be a daunting task due to the success of our other LDDs, and our group was very cooperative. Anytime one of us told them to go to the bus, everyone would pick up all their materials and water bottles on time. We learned that we were capable of leading a team that made so much progress in the first steps of building a pipeline.
Jennyffer~ holaaa los extraño y ya estoy lista para irme y verlos. Los quiero mucho❤️
Aryamaan – Hello to my family and I can’t wait to tell you all my experiences here in the DR
Yesenia – To all my family and people I don’t know commenting, I’ll be back in 3 days calm down.
Comments (25)
Berto P (mathilde boyfriend)
Wow! That looks like a lot of hard work! My Mum says hi mathilde and she hopes you’re having a great time! I can’t wait to see you! I love you so much! Love from Berto
Ana Medina
Hola Jennyffer nosotros también te extrañamos mucho primero dios pronto estarás de regreso y podremos platicar de tu experiencia y tu viaje I love ❤️
Patricia Rivera
Mi hija es Bianca Hylton estamos orgullosos de ti y seguros de que esta experiencia va a enriquecer tu mentalidad agradecidos con el programa te extrañamos y ya estamos ansiosos por verte te amamos
Luis Mora
Keep up the hard work! Digging trenches to help provide a community with water is a great feat.
Jessalyn (Jazlyne Older Sister)
Okayyy period sisterrr!! CAP is very important and I’m glad you’re working hard, however, I can’t wait to have you home. Miss you so much!!
Megan’s mom
Great job everyone! Experiencing hard labor may be a new experience for some of you as it is for my daughter but this is such a valuable project that you are working on and will provide a critical resource for the community! So proud of everyone for persevering and the progress you have already made in your tasks.
Thank you Jennyffer, Aryamaan, and Yesenia for the recap and leading the group in their first day of CAP!
Megan~ 힘들지? 며칠 밖에 안남았어…힘내! 매일 수진이 위에 기도하고 있어, 사랑해!
Selena (Yesenia’s cousin)
Hi Yesenia it’s your favorite cousin selena?!! Hope you’re having fun, it’s been boring at work we miss you at the pool!!!
Elisa (auntie of Jellien)
It sounds like you’re enjoying farming and finding it a rewarding experience! Learning about the life of a farmer can indeed be eye-opening and fulfilling. I. hope your enjoying it!
Mom of Yesenia
Everyone’s hard work and ability to work as a team is making a huge impact on that community. Thank you for being so generous with your summer vacation, putting in the work, and making someone else’s needs a priority. So proud of each of you!
Lieara don’t be mean LOL, we all love and miss you. The closer it gets to the day you come home, the farther away it seems. As much as we miss you, we want you to enjoy every moment!
Love you,
Mommy & Daddy
Older Suh Brother
Haha Megan, are you eating enough protein to gain muscle from your hard work? Come back home strong and healthy. With love, your brother
Para Yesenia de parte de FOB Tia Yvette
Hola Yesenia, felicidades en ser la Líder de la acción hoy, espero que te encuentres bien y que estés disfrutando tu viaje, no te preocupes que estoy tratando lo posible en tener a tu mammi calmada, uno: porque tú no estás y dos: en su nuevo trabajo, tanto chisme que contarte cuando tú regreses jajaja te ves bella y contenta en las fotos, sigue haciendo memorias, tus padres están muy orgullosos de ti, buenas noches
Clemente Casuga Jr
I’m Jellien’s uncle from the Philippines. It’s been a tough day. I hope that from these experiences you have been through would make you a better and stronger person. We’re proud of you.
Jhon Clemen Casuga
To my cousin ate Jellien. You’ve been working so hard. I felt that you’re enjoying every activities you have been through. Kudos ate Jellien. From your cousin Tj. Love you ate.
Ate Camille (Jellien's Cousin)
Hi Yen!!!
That looked like a pretty hard task to do, yet a fun activity, especially because it serves as a big help to people there. That reminds me of the good old days we had when you were still in the Philippines. Hang in there, Yen, it’s almost done, and we can’t wait for you to come home and share your experiences from the trip. We miss you so much na!!!
Emma/Xadani's Mom
Great community work. I’m sure your parents are very proud of all of you guys. We can see that you are working hard Xadani, but at the same time having fun. We miss you and love you very much. Popcorn greets you!
Cindy & Tim (Ethan’s mom and dad)
Great job everyone! Looks like a super physically tough day for such a wonderful cause. Water is essential to life and you are helping to provide this. Ethan – we can’t wait to hear all about this experience and what you’ve learned. I can only imagine the growth over the last two weeks.
Neenu Roy
Kudos to all of you! It is wonderful to see you making an impact there. Missing you Liya; take care.
Emma/Xadani's Mom
Great community work. I’m sure your parents are very proud of all of you guys. We can see that you are working hard Xadani, but at the same time having fun. We miss you and love you very much. Popcorn says hi!
Via (Aaron’s mom)
Good job Aaron and the rest of the team. Really reminds me of back home. Soak it all in Aaron. We Love&Miss u always. Mom
Hugo ( Papá De Azul )
Azul espero que esta experiencia te sirva de mucho para tus metas en el futuro, vemos las fotos cada dia, te extrañamos mucho, vive cada momento al máximo. Ya falta poco para tenerte en casa de regreso, cuidate mucho mi niña, te quiero mucho…
Azul's Family
Mi nena hermosa, me da gusto que estés aprendiendo el trabajo de las personas que no son tan afortunadas de tener agua,algo tan esencial y necesario.
Knowing you I know you are going to change your view of things.
Te amamos mucho. Can’t wait for your return, I’ll cook enchiladas verdes as a welcome for you ?
Te amamos!!!
(Usa guantes para que no te salgan ampollas)
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Dylann Criner
Hey girl how you doing? I hope you’re having fun. Waiting for you to get back so we can talk about your trip. ?
Mom of Zoë
Great work!
From G&G – We love you and miss you and look forward to seeing you soon!
From H – it looks like you are working hard. You can get a job with the PUC putting water lines in.
Hi Z – I love you BTTU and I’m so proud of you! Thank you for working hard and learning so much. Everything you are doing now will stay with you for a lifetime. I’m so excited to see you soon.
From S – please call me when you get to call next time. Love you!
Love and hugs from all of us. Xoxox
Helen (Winta’s Mom)
Hi Winta!
I’m proud of you for helping the community. It is tough to hear people are not getting the essentials they need and glad that you are making an impact. Miss and love you always
Arindam Dad
Aryamaan, we are eagerly waiting to hear about your experiences. Your grandparents have arrived safe to US from India and are also waiting eagerly to meet you.