time to go back to the United States.
it was so sad saying goodbye to everyone there and leaving such a beautiful place, and they couldn't stop telling us how thankful they were of our help. i can't even put into words how gracious and grateful these people are.
our team was so great, too. we all came from different places, different majors, different ages, and most of us never met before but at the end of the week, it was like we knew each other for so much longer. the Hondurans called us "Las Gringas" which is their term for Americans or white people. we took it as a term of endearment and thats our team name; we had a great group with us :)
and, lastly, i can't thank all of you who donated enough. you made such an impact. not only on me, but on this organization. at the end of my fundraising, just from sending friends and family a letter asking for help, i had raised $1,435 (excluding the money my parents insisted on giving me towards my trip). it really blew me away how much support i received, even from those who i don't speak to often or have never even met before--so incredible. and i only asked for $5, i did not receive a donation under $15. it wasn't even my birthday! my mom sent the letters after New Years, i go back to school and a week or two into the new semester my mom would text me almost every day telling me i got more money. it is just so humbling so really, everyone, THANK YOU! you all made this an even greater experience than i had expected. muchos gracias! :)
group picture before packing up!
mixed feelings before leaving the house :(
probably one of my favorite picture: little Yester--cutest kid i have ever seen!
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