Wow. That's all I can say right now to sum up the trip thus far. Ecuador is absolutely stunning and the people here are the sweetest.
I've learned the real meaning of teamwork. It can accomplish much more than it seems possible sometimes.
The kids here are incredible. It doesn't matter that I, or most of us for that matter, can't speak spanish; we still find ways to communicate. I must say that I have learned more spanish here than I did in a whole semester of spanish at school. I'm learning my spanish from a seven year old. It can't get better than that.(: The kids are just so loving. All of them. The people of Emaus are so welcoming. They appreciate us being here more than you would believe and we (or at least I) am loving being here more than I think they understand.
Tomorrow's a big day. We're concreting the roof of the second story building of the church. It's the whole community coming together. Wish us luck(:
-Alex
Dear Alex,
ReplyDeleteWith a heart as big as yours and a mind as open, luck is the last thing you will need.
Just keep on living, loving and learning.
And always remember how much you are loved.