today we had the opportunity to go and work with the kids in Guadari... unless you are here, I don't think you could get the picture of what it's like to live in poverty. the families live in places that are hard to call houses - like what our children would build a fort with. and there is trash all over. but the kids today were so happy to just sit down and be able to draw and build things and sing. it's something that you can't really put into words. and it makes me appreciate everything i have in my life. i think the people who are down here deserve better, and i believe that what we are doing is making a difference.
on that note, we were able to also help with the re-creation of the diocesan house. it was fun working together as a team. truthfully, i would never want to do this, but being with the whole youth group and doing it as a team made it so much fun that i can't wait to do it again. we chipped paint off of cement walls - we turned it into a fun project where we drew hearts and crosses and butterflies and then chipped them out. and michael worked extra time sanding the hard wood ceiling.
tonight, we had informal salsa lessons from Obispo Monterossa and his wife, Sandra. i have to say, that was the most interesting experience that has ever happened to me! i didn't want to stop dancing, but everyone else quit - they were too tired. i can't wait for the upcoming days, if they are as great as this one, i am definitely not coming home! :)
sincerely,Jenny (and Meg)
