Hi there,
Gosh, it’s been several days now since I’ve been able to check in with you all. It’s certainly not been for lack of trying or desire. At times we’ve been in areas without a reliable internet connection—the equipment is often turned off if it is raining and we’re here in the rainy season—and at other times I’ve just plain been exhausted!
So much has happened since I’ve last written. Perhaps the most special has been the delivery of 24 laptops to the Community Center in San Jorge. Though we were almost two hours late in arriving (transportation here is not what it is like in the States) there were well over a hundred children eagerly awaiting our arrival. They had decorated their simple community center with balloons, crepe paper dolls and spread pine needles on the floor in our honor. They performed dances and skits for us and even had some of us participate in contests. (You must see the pictures of Johnathon Purcell and Mark Winkler blowing up balloons and popping them by sitting on them; Jennifer, Selena and Raydiance playing musical chairs Guatemalan style and Johnathon being invited by the most adorable 13 or 14 year old girl to join her in the boyfriend/girlfriend dance. (Did my son just get engaged without my knowing it?)
After all the celebrations and honoring, we cut the ribbon and the children scrambled into the room to see their new computers. None of us will ever forget the looks on their faces. Hopefully we captured it on film.
Anyway…on to today’s activities:
It’s raining again—Thursday—but it is still beautiful and we will go on with our plans for the day—assembling and delivering the eight Oneil stoves we bought for eight families. These stoves will make a huge difference in the lives of these families. No longer will they be cooking over an open fire (with no ventilation) in their two room adobe homes. No longer will they endure the many respiratory diseases and other health challenges associated with cooking over an open fire or the dangers of a young child falling into the fire. It will be a very meaningful and emotional day I am sure. I’ll do my best to write when we get back later today…
Namaste,
Wendy
May 27, 2010
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Wow! This is beautiful news and it's great to read your update. Keep spreading light, joy and love -- inspiring personal greatness and changing the world with love!
ReplyDeleteJust because Pacaya volcano is blowing up doesn't mean that's why Wendy didn't post today, Friday. Internet connections are flaky at best. We're breathing deeply and sending out our powerful prayers of safety for our Unity friends. The best thing they can do is stay sheltered (don't go wandering around looking for an internet, worried that people back home will be worried) and help those around them. Rain is good, it cleans the ash from the air. Namaste, Pat & John Rains
ReplyDeleteAre you guys okay? Just heard about the volcano eruption. Worried. Please post soon, if you can.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Alexis