We are now traveling back to Antigua- risking our lives in the minivan. The past couple of days have been magical, there has been multiple “pinch-me” moments where I can’t believe I am where I am. I can’t remember what day it was this week, but I remember this moment where I was busy creating U-block and I looked up and saw our whole team and masons working in natural unison. Valor and Ken were mixing concrete, Allison and Dave were laying block, Valerie and Erica were filling the spaces between the block, and Patti was bending the re-bar hooks, (While also waving at the kids) and Octavio, Don Romero and Don Filo were all hard at work- doing pretty much everything. As I looked around I was so amazed and touched that everyone found their niche and was feeling so comfortable in their dirty clothes, concentrating on their task at hand. It was perfect harmony, and everything felt like it was in place.
I am so grateful to be humbled this week. Humbled by the simpleness of tools, work, water, shade, a smile, and Guatemalan life. My heart has grown in happiness this week and I feel so fortunate to have shared this special country with such a fun Habitat group.
-Nora AKA Nena Nora
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