We had sun!!!!

Today was a good day.  We were able to build more stoves (25 total built as of today)!  Several of us with Sponsored Students were able to see our students and have lunch with them.  For one of the families it was their first time to eat at a restaurant.  In fact the little girl asked what the fork was.  They also commented that they thought the napkin was a decoration.  Another family asked their sponsored student what her favorite food was and the mother said it was soup because that was all she could ever make.  Sure does give you perspective. 


The construction team's project had to change due to the road block.  But what a change!  They have been working to transform the preschool in the town where we are staying.  This is the same preschool our team bought chairs for last year.  This year we have artistic talent on the team and they have painted a beautiful educational mural on the walls.  They are also building shelves.  Pictures will be posted once it is completed!


Our team is humbled by the kindness of the Mayan people.  They are a proud and grateful people.  They may be very poor, but they have the same smiles, same hopes and dreams, same love for their children as we do.  We may be helping them but it is us who need to be changed.  When you see how others have to live just to have food, it changes how you see your own priorities. 


We're eager to share our experiences with all of you and others.  But much of what we experience can never be put into words...I guess you'll just have to plan on coming to see for yourself!