Day Five Recap

Wednesday on the job site was very much like the day before.  We made great headway on the septic pit and managed to set many of the columns in cement.  Today, we should complete our tasks and then some.  Apparently, we accomplished more than any other group - they probably say that to all the groups:)

We had a surprise visit from Rafael Vargas, the National Director of Habitat para la Humanidad Costa Rica.  He addressed the group and surveyed the site and then I met with him and Jeimy, the country fundraiser.  I was struck by how the conversation was so similar to one that might take place in Jacksonville.  It was like Mary Kay (HabiJax president and CEO) and me meeting with a potential donor.  The words that describe what we do are the same, the mission is the same, the passion is the same.  I so enjoy being part of a global community sharing the common bond of fulfilling the Habitat mission of providing housing solutions to people who live in substandard or poverty housing.  What a blessing to be part of such a life transforming organization!!!

Thursday is our last day on site.  Hard to believe how quickly the time has passed.  Wednesday evening during supper we went around the table and reflected on our experience.  Some talked about meeting and playing with neighborhood children, some about how hard the family work on their sweat equity, others about how possible it seems to be happy while living so much more simply than most of us do in America. All of the adults commented on how proud we are of the teenagers in our group who have worked so hard and had such a positive attitude.  They have been wonderful!