Thursday, February 18, 2010
Guatemala SM
Exactly four years ago today I left for Guatemala where I worked as a volunteer at an orphanage. I can't believe how much has changed since that day when my parents and Bryn drove me down to the Seattle airport for the two red-eye flights to Guatemala City. At that point in time I was completely confused about a career goal, which had a confusing affect on other areas of my life too. (I won't go into detail on that whole career goal thing since most of you have read my Adv. Creative Writing article and know the story.) The three months I lived in Guatemala taking care of almost thirty babies and children less than five-years-old was the most difficult and trying thing I've ever done. It was also the most rewarding. I wouldn't trade my time there for anything.
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Yay for Guatemala!! I loved that place. :D It's so cool that you got to spend three months there. Three weeks just wasn't enough for me...Oh for the good ole' trying days. ;)
ReplyDeleteWe went to Guatemala for my senior class trip. I loved it there. I'm glad you got to spend time there, and especially with so many little ones... ^_^
ReplyDeleteWell, I didn't go to Guatemala, but I'm glad you got to, Ali... :)
ReplyDeleteyou did alot of loving and caring for those little ones...
ReplyDeletelove you for it.
you never know what you can do until you do it, eh.