Another Great Week

Another great week has passed in Mexico. Again I am left with thoughts of wanting to stay longer, to laugh more, to cry harder, to hug tighter, to seek more knowledge about the world we live, to serve our brothers and sisters...

I think often of Mexico, and Tijuana, the families that we have helped and others who are still living on Hope and Faith that they too will have a house one day. I think often about Eduardo and his family, about the tireless work and dedication that all in Mexico have. I find myself daydreaming about these things, lost in a place where money and resources are short, but faith, hope, peace, and love are in abundant supply.

I miss my new friends already, I hope to see them soon as I feel I need them so much. Be safe my friends, keep working hard, flowing with the changes of the world as we walk down the beach of life...

No worries, many hugs...

Esperanza

Moving Slowly, but Well

We have already reached the end of the second day. We have done much lifting, moving, digging, mixing, pouring, laughing, hugging, smiling and catching up here at the Posada and at the workplace.

We have joined three groups. They are each from Washington State and have welcomed us with open arms and hearts. We have worked long and hard thus far, pouring cement both days thus far. We finished digging a foundattion on Monday and begain laying brings and pouring the cement for the walls. There is much work to be donw, but we are working togther well and haveing a good time.

Marcus and John are doing very well. They each have takien many great responsibilities even as first timers and have not faltered in these tough efforts. They have done much bonding with the community memebrs and those in the groups that we are joining.

Mary is a cement mixing superstar and I think she has found a place here, its hard not to when you are around these people. She even looks beautiful when she is covered in cement and dust...

All else is well here. Eduardo greeted me with a big hug and we shared a beer in the shade. The higlight of the trip for me thus far. I love this man and this program with all my heart...I need to be here more...It feels really good again to be around this quality and calibur of people. Service isn't just something they do once a week or once a year here in Mexico. They live and breath a service before self lifestyle and some are giving their lives to the idea. A true inspiration for myself to see that others have similiar goals and ideas in life.

Service is alive and well. Evidence from my trip to South Korea to my time here in La GLoria, there are man who could use a hand and there are peole willing to do something about that...

I hope this finds you well, be safe, strength and honor...

John 13: 12-17

When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

Mexico; Part III

When deciding to travel to South Korea, there were only two things that would have caused me not to go. First was leaving school early. I have a deep responsibility to my students and did want to leave them early. Second, I would be missing a trip to Mexico with Father Ted Brown and my C.W. Post crew. I was fortunate enough to make plans with another group, and received word that there would be several people interested in joining me on the trip. A year ahead of schedule when I thought I would bring anyone, but all are welcome and more people to share stories with will make the trip even more exciting.

So we are off tomorrow morning, one week removed from touching down from a month in South Korea, I begin my next adventure. I too have left a part of my soul in Mexico, I look forward to visiting old friends and making new ones as we travel with a new group...

Our living quarters, called, La Posada, does have an Internet cafe and I will try to make some updates this week as we move though.

The adventure continues...