Kelley

What a great week it has been so far. It is so fun to finally have all the different members of the group that has worked so hard together this past year on fundraising, planning and all the others activities that needed to happen to make this trip possible. I am so impressed by all the youth on this trip. They are such a kind, thoughtful, inciteful and hardworking group. They also know how to have fun!

We have seen both poverty and riches here, often all in the same place. The struggles of the women of La Promesa are hard to hear about, but it is also so wonderful to see all they have accomplished. Our project in their community is really going to help them and their families even more. It will also make their neighborhood a more beautiful palce to live in. Their children are really fun to play with, and it is riot to see Alex and Will horsing around with the little kids. It is also impressive to see Troy, Byron, Nathan, Emily G., Alana, kayla, Elise, Aiden, Heather, Hazel, Elena, Joy, Colleen and Adriel handle rocks, shovels, pick axes and more. Sarah, Emily S., Emily B., Barry, Amanda and Ana are great with projects and activities the kids. Gail Nystrom is an amazing human being. I think we are all learning how much is possible when you have a passion for something in life, what ever it may be.

Thanks to all the members of UUFC, families and more who have made this amazing experience possible.