Mucho Corazon

Since I've been back many folks ask me, "how was El Paso?" or "how was your trip?" and of course I say, "awesome!" or "great!". But, really there is so much to say about how meaningful this trip was for me. Its hard to know where to begin, really..even here on this blog...where can I begin....? 

I am so thankful to all the wonderful organizations we were introduced to and the people that generously spent time with us. I'm also thankful for all our intense conversations in the big white van or over dinner.  Our conversations were essential--where the learning actually happened. What an amazing group of women too--- wow! Seriously amazing--smart, witty, fun, caring, beautiful inside and out. I felt fortunate to share this time with them.

It was rather interesting how tired all of us became by the third day. We finally decided there were three reasons for this:

1. we were not drinking enough water

2. our late nights talking, dancing, and giggling in the basement

3. and lastly  our poor brains were jammed packed with information --completely overwhelmed and inspired!

So what happens now--- well.... reunions galore, documentaries, brunch, service, teaching ESL, teaching citizenship classes....so much to do! 

Thank you El Paso--Thank you Gardner Hotel--Thank you big white van--Thank you Fiesta Bowling--Thank you tool box--Thank you Acorn: Jose Manuel, Charlie, Chewy, Danny, Judy, Ken--Thank you Las Americas--Border Network-- Tierra Madre (Alejandro!)--Thank you Sen. Shapleigh---Thank you Annunciation House. THANK YOU MARA & AIMEE, the best trip leaders ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Sorry to make such a mushy entry on the blog--but had to be done.

-Jackie

Staff Advisor