Mexico ~ Thursday

I write this final entry this morning sitting in the common area between room 2 & 3.  Yesterday was our reveal.  It was still a full work day for us.  The family also traditionally prepares lunch for us on Thursday. Even though we could all feel the excitement building in the air, there was a calmness, almost a peace about our whole day.  One of the more touching moments was when Nona explained that she was going to trim and style Eusebia's hair (the mom of our family) before the reveal. Stacey took my camera over and captured the moment.  I went over to learn from Stacey that Eusebia has never had her hair blown dry or curled with a curling iron.  A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Also, Stacey had noticed that Eusebia, like most women here, does not wear a wedding ring. When Stacey asked Nona if she gave her a ring, would she wear it.  Stacey, having a ring that she has worn on her right hand for 8 years or more offered it to Eusebia.  She was overcome with joy. Eusebia said that it looked too expensive for her to wear. I am so proud of Stacey and her love and affection towards this family and Community.

Zac was a pleasant surprise for me on this trip. He is usually very quiet, stubborn about the way he does things and he does not like to be touched.  He was one of the first ones to give piggy back rides and spin around the kids.  At night when we were all asked to share about our day with our group, he would speak out and had no problem finding the words to express how he feels.  Last night, Mike asked us to share anything since we are first timers on this trip.  Stacey was moved and shared how proud she was of Zac, to my surprise, afterwards, he came over and gave his mom a big hug. I have not seen my son embrace anyone that way since he was a little boy.  Seeing the hug and probably noticing my tearful response, Mike Johnson hugged Stacey, then turned around to me and said " I love you man, I'm glad you are here with us.  That meant a lot to me. More then you know!

If you have been reading this blog this week I thank you.  I am not usually consistent blogger but felt like I wanted to record my thoughts as quickly as genuinely as I could.

blessings, dave

Published on: Jul 22, 2011