It’s only day three and it’s unbelievable how many life changing experiences we’ve had already. The children, teachers and families have been such an inspiration to all of us. It’s made us realize the luxuries that we have in America. Things that seem so simple and part of our everyday routines are unheard of luxuries here. Even just a hot shower or just using the bathroom is taken for granted. It is amazing how a country with so little can be so proud. You can feel the pride through their hugs and smiles.
Visiting the coffee farms, learning the processes, and seeing how passionate the farmers and families are reiterates the importance of us being involved in the contest that got us all here. We cannot wait to go back and reiterate to our partners and fellow managers how important it is to support the people in one of our most important coffee growing regions.
The best part of today was having the children and teachers perform Mayan dances and songs for us. Antonio was the best dancer of them all (and the chubbiest).
Although this has been an emotionally challenging past few days, the faces and smiles of these people will be engrained in our hearts forever. We can’t wait for the chance to come back or in some way help them from home. It has truly been a blessing.
Best, Hilary (San Diego) and Anne (Oklahoma City.)
Visiting the coffee farms, learning the processes, and seeing how passionate the farmers and families are reiterates the importance of us being involved in the contest that got us all here. We cannot wait to go back and reiterate to our partners and fellow managers how important it is to support the people in one of our most important coffee growing regions.
The best part of today was having the children and teachers perform Mayan dances and songs for us. Antonio was the best dancer of them all (and the chubbiest).
Although this has been an emotionally challenging past few days, the faces and smiles of these people will be engrained in our hearts forever. We can’t wait for the chance to come back or in some way help them from home. It has truly been a blessing.
Best, Hilary (San Diego) and Anne (Oklahoma City.)
2 comments:
HI Anne,
I am so proud of you, and I can't wait to hear all about your trip and about the folks down in Guatemala. You are an inspiration to everyone here in our district, not to mention a beautiful person. I am so proud of you again you truely deserved this trip!!!
Ron
Thank you for sharing your week with us! I lived vicariously with you all through the week reading all your stories, looking at the pictures of the beautiful childrem, I too fell in love with them! Their smiles are contagious. I hope to go there some day soon!
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