Today we separated into our groups at 6:30am in the morning! Our group went to Centro de Hermano Manolo which is an office that the Brothers started up two years ago for young boys who are in school and need help with homework and a support group. We assisted a few students with their homework, in particular one boy named Raul who was very vigilant and excited about school, considering he works as a construction worker. We helped him with some homework and memorizing the Our Father in English. We also were able to learn a lot about his life. It was a very rewarding experience.
Every night for dinner a person or group is in charge of cooking dinner. Tonight was our groups night and we spent time together in the kitchen which was such a great memory and a genuine bonding experience. We shared laughter as we created our own new dish which turned out to be very delicious and approved by all. The whole experience was amazing because what is normally seen as a chore for some was a fun upbeat experience for the three of us. It is hard to believe that three strangers are able to become so close in a matter of a few days.
During the reflection we heard about everyone's day and their experiences at the places they volunteered at. It was so inspiring to hear the stories of the way their interactions today touched their hearts! We are so excited to see what happens tomorrow!!!
-Sara Gonzalez '13, Marykate Karnes '12 and Devon Clifford '12
