From Jordan Milne-
This weekend was awsome, we all had an amazing time.
Chow
From Matt Sinan-
This weekend was really good, I think everyone needed it off, because we were all really tired and could use some relaxation. We saw some pretty interesting parts of El Salvador. By the beach I think was the worst place, you would think since it's a beach there would be nice houses there, but it was probabaly the worst area I had seen. People in El Salvador do so much more work than we do in North America. They have a lot of physical work they need to do, just to gain that little ammount for them to live off. Here if you want money you really need to work. Even little kids are going around town selling stuff to make a little bit of money for the family. I know just me or the group alone can not change the world, but the numbers can expand, and the ripple affect will get bigger.
From Alex Emmerson-
This weekend was a well needed trip for the group, by the end of the week everyone had already began to feel fatigue and needed that little break. When we arrived at the resort, it was like our own little paradise, and to me arriving at a paradise felt wrong. The idea that were in a impoverished country, building a house, and then going to a resort, that made me feel guilty at first. It was soon after that I realized that us visiting this resort was only because we needed the break. After that realization, I decided to suck it up and have fun. We spent time swiming, lounging, and singing karaoke. Sunday afternoon we headed back to the retreat center where we will be staying for the remainder of the trip.
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Hi Everyone
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are recharged. Enjoy the next few days of the project. You are making a long lasting difference in the lives of the people you are helping.Take Care! See you all soon. Eric's Mom
Privileged? - when compared to those in El - Salvador you are. The key is what will YOU do with that privilege? Having read your Blog, I think I know what this team would do. Don’t feel guilty if you happen to be born in North America, feel guilty if you were - and did nothing, wrote nothing, said nothing and again did nothing - bring your experiences home to your friends and families.
ReplyDeletehaving feelings show. you all have compassion,and there is nothing wrong with that, just appreciate what you have back home see ya!
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