Abbey
and Alejandra hiding behing a sign that reads "amigocha," a word used
in Veracruz meaning very good friends
Today was bittersweet for me as it always is on my
final day in Veracruz. I have enjoyed my time here immensely and
will miss my amiguitos as always. We began the day working
with the kids at the community center. I am pleased that they are
becoming more and more comfortable practicing English with me.
Emily and Abbey worked the whole morning with the preschoolers, which
is an exciting group to be with. They had an attempted mass
escape, but in the end, Abbey and Emily prevailed and all the children
were retrieved. The most exciting part of the day was walking
from the existing (rented) community center to the new center
(construction site). My initial reaction was Wow! Orale!
Andale! Hjole! It has transformed in one day with temporary walls
closing in the front and a temporary roof made of lamina (corrugated
metal). The electrician even began working today. The
community is hoping to hold the first church service this Sunday, and
Goldi , Saul and the teens are working extremely hard to make this
dream a reality. I am inspired.
-Anne W.
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