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Name: Asheley Hanna
From: Fredericksburg, TX
From: Fredericksburg, TX
Degree: in progress
Interests: Singing, cooking, teaching English,
computers, accounting, youth ministry
Interests: Singing, cooking, teaching English,
computers, accounting, youth ministry
Ashley with a family
One of many scenic views.
Reflection:
August 20, 2006. 8:25 am.
Ok, Now I can write more and let you guys know what is going
on. First, This place is beautiful and amazing. However the
people here are very poor. There are a few with nice trucks and
cars and really nice cloths. However the majority are very poor.
Most of the women wear traditional clothing. Vibrant colors and
little poncho like shirts. People are very friendly and welcoming.
Yesterday we took a taxi to the hills where these very poor
people live in shacks throughout the hills. We had to walk half
the way because the car could only go so far. Then when we
got there we had to leave because the lady of the house was
not there. I have never seen such poor people before. I am
talking national geographic poor. We then had to walk a very
long distance because the taxi had left. About a mile and half
later we hitched a ride on the back of a truck with a dozen other
people.
Last night one of the sisters showed us a presentation about
Immigration from their perspective. It was so sad. There are so
many that try to walk from here to the US. And do you know
why? Because the 1 US dollar can by so much here. I bought
an ice cream cone yesterday for about 12 cents. That is it.
Many men try to get to the US so they can send money here.
These people work so very very hard. It was sad and there are
so many that die or are terribly injured along the way. You need
to see the pictures.
I work with three projects here. One is the food, the second is I
teach english classes, and the third is the youth group. Oh and
one more. We are tring to buy land so that we can build some
houses. I basically follow Sor Lucilla around and do whatever
she needs me to do, which is a whole lot. I really do not have
free time until 8 at night and then it is time for me to study my
Spanish which is ok. I need a lot of work.I understand some and
can talk a little little bit. Still things are pretty good.
I miss everyone and need lots of prayers. The language thing is
really hard to deal with sometimes. Love you and hope to hear
from you all soon.
Ashley
August 20, 2006. 8:25 am.
Ok, Now I can write more and let you guys know what is going
on. First, This place is beautiful and amazing. However the
people here are very poor. There are a few with nice trucks and
cars and really nice cloths. However the majority are very poor.
Most of the women wear traditional clothing. Vibrant colors and
little poncho like shirts. People are very friendly and welcoming.
Yesterday we took a taxi to the hills where these very poor
people live in shacks throughout the hills. We had to walk half
the way because the car could only go so far. Then when we
got there we had to leave because the lady of the house was
not there. I have never seen such poor people before. I am
talking national geographic poor. We then had to walk a very
long distance because the taxi had left. About a mile and half
later we hitched a ride on the back of a truck with a dozen other
people.
Last night one of the sisters showed us a presentation about
Immigration from their perspective. It was so sad. There are so
many that try to walk from here to the US. And do you know
why? Because the 1 US dollar can by so much here. I bought
an ice cream cone yesterday for about 12 cents. That is it.
Many men try to get to the US so they can send money here.
These people work so very very hard. It was sad and there are
so many that die or are terribly injured along the way. You need
to see the pictures.
I work with three projects here. One is the food, the second is I
teach english classes, and the third is the youth group. Oh and
one more. We are tring to buy land so that we can build some
houses. I basically follow Sor Lucilla around and do whatever
she needs me to do, which is a whole lot. I really do not have
free time until 8 at night and then it is time for me to study my
Spanish which is ok. I need a lot of work.I understand some and
can talk a little little bit. Still things are pretty good.
I miss everyone and need lots of prayers. The language thing is
really hard to deal with sometimes. Love you and hope to hear
from you all soon.
Ashley
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