Soccer with the boys...

From Sarah Keck-

Today was our last day of work in the communities and it was a sad day for us all. This week I had a lot of fun playing with my soccer buddy who I met last year, Ezekiel (13), as well as his friend Eduardo (14). They are such sweet boys and Hannah and I have had fun “talking” to them and playing soccer. It was boys against girls and let’s be honest, those boys can run circles around us on the field. Yesterday we learned that Ezekiel knew a little bit of English that he had learned from watching TV. They were always concerned while we were playing soccer that we were tired or needed a break (probably because they constantly owned us).

I have been dreading the day when we could no longer say hasta manana (see you tomorrow) and that day has come. I had a really hard time when we were saying good bye to the women leaders and they said that they were so blessed to have us, were so thankful for us and that we were like family and would always be welcome. I really opened my heart to them this week and have been so blessed. A piece of my heart is still there, and I was sobbing because I had to leave while they have to stay in remain in such a poor living condition. It’s also hard as a senior, not knowing if I will be coming back again. I wish I could do more for them. There were a lot of tears and thanks shared as we all circled together with the leaders of the community and the children to share final words of encouragement and prayer.

On a lighter note, everyone has been buying chicharron for Tony and the team so we wished he would have chosen a more delicious word for the week like paletas (popsicles).

Thank you so much for you support and your prayers! Can’t wait to tell you more!