Guess what! The snow didn't stop us today. We worked through the snow and wind, and made significant progress on our house foundation.
More importantly, tonight we had the privilege to meet the family that will receive this house in the future. A single mother and her 5 teenage daughters have been given this opportunity to start anew. They provided an amazing dinner for us called Frito Pies that was a first for our whole group.
The mother took some time after dinner to express her thanks and gratitude for our work, even though we were only in the beginning of the house building process. She said it meant SO much to her. She's never been able to get ahead in life, and she really wants this new oppo
rtunity for her daughter, "so they can have a place they can call home," she said. Talking with everyone afterwards, our whole group was deeply moved by meeting the family. It brought tears to everyone to hear their story and journey, and certainly solidified the absolutely incredible experience we have had so far. It's been difficult to see that we're providing a home, with the weather and doing only initial jobs and tasks, but tonight definitely made that a reality for everyone. We're providing a home - and hope - for a family in need. That is something that no one can put a dollar sign on or take away. We have been told over and over again just how much this means, that we would use our spring break to better a strangers' lives. We have all expressed that there is no better way to spend our break, and we have a feeling that the memories and experiences will continue to show well into the future.
Returning home soon, changed forever,
-Jeff (Taos, NM)
More importantly, tonight we had the privilege to meet the family that will receive this house in the future. A single mother and her 5 teenage daughters have been given this opportunity to start anew. They provided an amazing dinner for us called Frito Pies that was a first for our whole group.
The mother took some time after dinner to express her thanks and gratitude for our work, even though we were only in the beginning of the house building process. She said it meant SO much to her. She's never been able to get ahead in life, and she really wants this new oppo
rtunity for her daughter, "so they can have a place they can call home," she said. Talking with everyone afterwards, our whole group was deeply moved by meeting the family. It brought tears to everyone to hear their story and journey, and certainly solidified the absolutely incredible experience we have had so far. It's been difficult to see that we're providing a home, with the weather and doing only initial jobs and tasks, but tonight definitely made that a reality for everyone. We're providing a home - and hope - for a family in need. That is something that no one can put a dollar sign on or take away. We have been told over and over again just how much this means, that we would use our spring break to better a strangers' lives. We have all expressed that there is no better way to spend our break, and we have a feeling that the memories and experiences will continue to show well into the future.Returning home soon, changed forever,
-Jeff (Taos, NM)
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