A weeklong trip that will last a lifetime in our hearts and
minds!
Madison and I are still amazed at the things we saw and
experienced in El Salvador last week. There were so many emotions that we
felt at different points during the week. The plane ride was made extra
special by a sweet flight attendant that took a liking to Madison and the
fact that our team was doing this mission trip. As we rode the bus to
our Hotel we saw beautiful views of nature and women selling papayas on the
side of the road (there was a stand about every 20 feet in some places). As we continued the drive, we both realized that
this country needed more help than we could give in just one short week,
but we were thrilled to be there to help!
Meeting the children of La Casa on Sunday Afternoon was
definitely one highlight of the week for Madison and I. She painted
fingernails and made rubber band bracelets with the kids and I sat and chatted
with several of the older girls after a failed attempt at playing
volleyball and Frisbee golf. We sat around the tables and joked and
laughed and checked soccer scores, of course! The week was also full
of digging, hauling dirt and "organic" matter, moving sand,
grilling Pollo and Carne Asada for the Father's Day Celebration on Tuesday,
making duck tape bows and most importantly making connections with some awesome
kids!
We were so very blessed by those in the community we
delivered food to on Thursday and those people made a large impact on our week
and in our lives. Luciano's faith and thankfulness cannot even be put into
words. I will never forget what a blessing and example he was
to us all. The friendships and bonds made on this trip will be for a
lifetime! This Team was awesome and I consider each and every member part
of my family after last week! This recap is just a small summary of one of the
greatest most memorable events in my life!
Heather ( and Maddie )
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