Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Monday: Day Two
Monday morning, we made our way to the large living room here at the Posada. We were greeted by Eduardo Zavala-Reyes, the volunteer coordinator here for Esperanza and really good friend. After a brief visit and sharing about why were here, Eduardo welcomed us to his country with open arms and warm smiles.
We learned of our assignments for this week. We would be heading to a house in the community of Mariana Marimotos. We would be working for a woman named Susie and her three year old son Santiago. There were several members from the community there to help and support us and Susie. Our project would be to continue to form the foundation of a number three house, which is the largest that Esperanza builds. It turned out to be a tough day of digging and moving lots of dirt. Alive we were and alive we felt afterwords. The bumps and bruises and strains will be evident tomorrow, but we will get after it again.
We received our last group mate today as well when Shelly, Mary's sister, came in from Washington, D.C. We crossed back over the border to pick her up. Two people travelling in a van looked a little suspicious and we were searched both ways of the trip. Shelly has arrived though, and we are 10 strong looking to work hard tomorrow.
The groups is doing well and pulling together nicely. I hope that I am leading them well. My fear and that poor leadership could lead to some not returning. A silly thought, but one that enters my mind none the less. I hope that this work, this country, and these wonderful Mexican friends would lead them back to this beautiful place.
"God pays for each slave's freedom; no one who runs to him loses out"
Psalms 34: 22
We learned of our assignments for this week. We would be heading to a house in the community of Mariana Marimotos. We would be working for a woman named Susie and her three year old son Santiago. There were several members from the community there to help and support us and Susie. Our project would be to continue to form the foundation of a number three house, which is the largest that Esperanza builds. It turned out to be a tough day of digging and moving lots of dirt. Alive we were and alive we felt afterwords. The bumps and bruises and strains will be evident tomorrow, but we will get after it again.
We received our last group mate today as well when Shelly, Mary's sister, came in from Washington, D.C. We crossed back over the border to pick her up. Two people travelling in a van looked a little suspicious and we were searched both ways of the trip. Shelly has arrived though, and we are 10 strong looking to work hard tomorrow.
The groups is doing well and pulling together nicely. I hope that I am leading them well. My fear and that poor leadership could lead to some not returning. A silly thought, but one that enters my mind none the less. I hope that this work, this country, and these wonderful Mexican friends would lead them back to this beautiful place.
"God pays for each slave's freedom; no one who runs to him loses out"
Psalms 34: 22
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Sunday, Day One
We arrive again to a series of familiar faces and sights. I can't believe that we are here again. Waiting the entire year to be here, seeming as thought the time would never come, has arrived.
We crossed the border with little problem and have arrived safely here in Mexico, at la Posada. We had a great lunch at a local taqueria and are enjoying one another's company. We again have a strong group of ten people from around the country and of varying backgrounds. I am enjoying the willingness of the group to want to work, to help, to get to know one another.
We look forward to beginning work tomorrow and further building of relationships . I personally am looking forward to seeing and embracing Eduardo, my friend, once again. I hope we can spend some good time together over a few Tecate's.
I have attached a short video below of La Posada, where we will be staying for the week. I hope to include more pictures and video as the week moves along. Thanks again for all of the support that you have given, through prayer, monetary donation, and even being here in this wonderful country.
A new thought on serving below...
"If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time.
But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine,
then let us work together."
-Lilla Watson, Australian Aboriginal Activist
We crossed the border with little problem and have arrived safely here in Mexico, at la Posada. We had a great lunch at a local taqueria and are enjoying one another's company. We again have a strong group of ten people from around the country and of varying backgrounds. I am enjoying the willingness of the group to want to work, to help, to get to know one another.
We look forward to beginning work tomorrow and further building of relationships . I personally am looking forward to seeing and embracing Eduardo, my friend, once again. I hope we can spend some good time together over a few Tecate's.
I have attached a short video below of La Posada, where we will be staying for the week. I hope to include more pictures and video as the week moves along. Thanks again for all of the support that you have given, through prayer, monetary donation, and even being here in this wonderful country.
A new thought on serving below...
"If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time.
But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine,
then let us work together."
-Lilla Watson, Australian Aboriginal Activist
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