Back to the life of time and cell phones.....and rules of the road.

Hello family in Sellwood, WASPC, and people in Washington. After all the service learning experience we have had, most of us are ready to continue our lives back in the states. There are a few from the trip who would have stayed behind if they would have had the opportunity. WE HAVE CONQUERED THE GUATE, most of the group needed things translated for the majority of the trip, (thanks to Paulina and Lynne), however we made it.
Words will be hard to explain the things we say and the stories we heard. What we can do now is share our experience with others and influence people to travel and see the world, but most importantly tell them to not take things for granted. People need to hear the stories of communities in Guatemala who have nothing or perhaps things were taken from them. These people still enjoy life and struggle everyday to provide food for their families. We have access to many things in our lives such as food, hot water, a nice bed, and all the freedoms we have for living in America. If you do not have the time to travel, see what you can do in your local community. Or perhaps encourage students to travel by providing donations so they to can make an impact in the world. See the world, but put aside the paradise places, see what hunger looks like and listen to stories that will move you. I had a blast and it will be hard to explain, however i will do my best. Thanks to the instructors who set up this trip. Thanks to Saint Martin's for allowing the opportunity. Thank you, thank you to those who helped me by finding ways to fund my trip. Well, i have to make a Mocha for a customer and prepare for class. Hope to see my family soon and visit with others by sharing my story. Love all of you!