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Heyy guys,
Today was our second day of CAP! We decided to wake everyone up at 7:00AM with Keziah’s beautiful singing. Usually, we wake up to the sound of roosters and dogs barking but today was definitely different. Not all of us liked it… BUT it brought up the group’s energy a lot. Our breakfast consisted of pancakes, butter toast, pineapple, guava, scrambled eggs, and the option to drizzle chocolate and maple syrup on top. For those who didn’t want to eat pancakes or toast, they were given the choice to grab a bowl of Lucky Charms. Afterwards, we packed (late) into our truck and drove to the CAP site (Los Higos). We got there around 9:35AM and group 2 got straight to work. We kept the same 15-minute rotation from CAP Day 1 but fell out of sync with our rotation.
Shortly after, we went back to La Salle for lunch. Where we had rice and chicken, lentils, salad, and pasta salad for lunch. We were also treated with cinnamon rolls and dulce de coco. We headed back to the CAP site with even less people than we started with, but none the less we finished the day strongly because of an important after lunch meeting that covered the things we could all improve on during the first half of the workday. Today, was a bit challenging from start to end because most people experienced stomach discomfort. Which looked like fatigue, frequent breaks, loss of appetite, and low social batteries.
The second half of the workday went a lot smoother because of the meeting. We were all able to collaboratively and efficiently work in sync. The kids at Los Higos were very welcoming to us. Meeting us with embraces and lots of energy. We spent our breaks with los niños learning how to play hand games and sing songs. Later they chased us and each other with water guns and laughs. They were so appreciative of what we were doing for them that they gifted us with handmade bracelets, necklaces, and arts and crafts. After we were finished at the CAP site, we went back to La Salle and drafted letters of appreciation to Global Glimpse supporters. (To all the GG supporters, thank you!)
(Keziah): MOTHER PLEASE COMMENT! IT”S BEEN 11 DAYS! DO BETTER!
(Shailyn): I’ll see you soon, tell Milo I love him.
(Malaik): (Mom) I love you so much. Don’t get into trouble.
(Princianna): Please comment mom.
(Ana): Mom + Dad Dee, Maa mikvarxart
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Comments (16)
Richy & Ellie (Isa’s Parents)
We hope you guys are feeling better!!! Group 2 pulled in double duty. We hope you guys are doing well as well!! Cement work isn’t easy, to mix nor to carry. Well, one more day of CAP to go. We wish you strength and resilience to bet through it. We’re sure it’ll be very satisfying once the work gets done.
We believe in you!! You can do it!!
Isa, we LOVE you and can’t wait to see you soon!!! Luna sends her love as well. She keeps going into your room to look for you.
tesia stanisclaus( keziah 's mom)
Hey Keziah it’s Ziarre ? mother says ‘KAZAAAAAAA happy you had a chance to mix cement’ ( in her aggressive yet funny voice)
I’m greatful that the house that you’re helping make is actually stable lol, Kai says to stop singing but personally I want to know what you sang also way to make memories? anyway I’m pretty sure you killed it. Also Is your stomach okay next thing I want is you coming home with a bug YIKES! BTW this is still Ziarre typing, I got bitten like TEN TIMES by God knows what! while I was sleeping and I’m STILL ITCHING. Lasty I wanted to let you know that I’m rocking your clothes, makes me happy to know that we’re around the same size?. Okay that’s it I’m pretty much done ? BYE AND STAY SAFE! ALSO I ORDERED YOU A BIBLE PILLOW WHICH I MIGHT BE USING TILL YOU GET BACK! Okay I’m done now may God continue to bless you BYE!!
Magdalena (mama de Shailyn)
Hola a todos! Me alegro saber que terminaron bien su jornada del dia cuidense mucho saludos a todos y gracias por compartir todos los detalles de su dia,es una forma de matenernos informados, ya pronto te veremos tu papa se puso feliz de hablar contigo y milo aqui portandose bien,besos y abrazos de parte de todos nosotro te queremos Bendiciones feliz noche.
Naydene(xavier mom)
Omg Xavier are those your Jay’s that your working hard in and working with cement . ?? if so I commend you
Chloe
Fernanda! Lovely chatting yesterday finally. Can’t believe I was declining your calls for days because they were from Massachusetts.. sorry!
By the time you read this, I guess your 3rd CAP day is over. You must all be exhausted and proud! I hope you were able to finish all three houses, especially with some not feeling too well. I hope everyone is recovering,
What a great achievement and something you will always remember.
Fernanda, I know you would love to stay in DR longer but I can’t wait to see you Thursday. (I am sure you figured out the surprise by now!)
Emely’s Parents ❤️
It’s great to see you enjoying yourself Emely, we miss you. ❤️❤️❤️ Nice to see you guys helping a community as a team, great work!
Ps. Milo misses you Emely ?
Alice Benedetto Chaya's mom
So sweet that you all are helping this community and working so hard despite not feeling one hundred percent. Chaya, I am glad you are feeling better! Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and rest when you are tired! I miss you and see you soon!
Letisha (Courtney)
It good to see that everyone is continuing to do a wonderful job. I am so proud of y’all. Courtney I am so happy that you’re learning how to help others, so now you can come home and help your family around the house as well and stop giving us excuses because we know you can do it. ?
Susan
Hi Rachel good seeing you hard at work. I can’t believe there is only 3 day left today included. I can’t wait to see you and hear all about your experience. I love you to the moon and back.
Nicole( Grayson's Mom)
Hello all.
I’m so sorry some of you were not feeling well, I hope you can recover fully and quickly.
After you stand back and look at the completed job, the hard work would of been worth it. Keep up the good work.
Grayson, I hope you are doing well, stay hydrated and motivated, and we will see you soon.
Love Mom❤️
Eartha and Junor, Grayson's Grandparents
Hi Grayson.
It’s good to see that you always like to step outside the box, and do things out of your comfort zone, which makes you a great person.
Keep on having fun and good luck with your project.
Sending hugs from Florida.
Grandma and Grandpa
Johanna's mom
I hope everyone is feeling better today, Jo, I’m all packed we will arrive DR. In the morning. I know I know you want to rest and catch up with you friends I will give you a few hrs ? just kidding I will let you rest
Can’t wait to see you thursday in the mean time I will be at the beach. call me when you can. Love u
Mike and Suzanne (Cooper’s mom and dad)
I hope everyone is feeling better today!
It was good to hear that you did your best to perservere through to the end.
Continue to do your best and all will work out.
Congratulations on all your hard work and leadership!
Coop – Can’t wait to see you!! Have fun there rest of the way
Julia (Katherine’s mom)
Hey Katherine. It’s mom. Hope your stomach is better. It is amazing for you to be a part of this incredible journey helping those in need. Do we need to get you new shoes after all that construction work?! Hope you have learned a lot. How is your Spanish? You are probably fluent by now ?. Alexandra has some boy drama ?, Anna has no drama ?, boys are being boys ?. Everyone misses you tons. It’s one more day and you’ll be home! Can’t wait to see you!
Yajaira (Nina Yaya)
Isa we love you. Can’t wait till we see you and talk about all your experiences.
Suzanne and Mike (Coop’s parents)
Proud of you all for working so hard and contributing to families and the community.
Looking forward to seeing you Thursday, Cooper!