Monday, June 25, 2012

Clickin' Like a Mouse


By: Calvin Antonetty
Tijuana Mission Trip day NUMBER 2!!!! So far, this is the best mission trip I’ve ever been on. The group is clickin’ like a mouse when playing minesweeper and the sun is AMAZING. Today was our first workday and let me tell you, our generation of high school students is a lot more hard working than what they are given credit for!
Not only did we all wake up at 7:00am after a long day of traveling and culture switching, but we went to the worksite and we did work on it! Everyone was able to level out very difficult terrains, measure the area in which the concrete would be placed, dig trenches, and survive the constant sunshine all day long. Mothers and fathers, you should be very proud of your kiddos. Everyone gave their all today at these worksites and not once did I hear a complaint.
Something even more amazing than our hard work was the families’ dedication to the construction of their homes. The men AND the women and children all pitched in throughout the whole day. The men were so cooperative and were always on their feet working—EVEN DURING OUR WATER BREAKS! The women all put in just as much effort. The children did a fantastic job at keeping the atmosphere happy and motivated. The love that was flowing throughout our group, the families, and their puppies was almost overwhelming.
I love this trip and the people involved and I think I speak for the rest of the people on the group as well. Thank you to all the people that helped us get here.
Much Love!

P.S. I love you mom! And any other family and friends reading this! 

2 comments:

  1. Am so proud of you Calvin!! It's so great to hear you all are doing amazing things over there and your also safe!! I am really enjoying reading the posts. I have been checking several times a day for updates. I FEEL HOOKED!!! May GOD continue to bless you and the team, keep you all safe and continue to use you all to do more amazing growth!! I LOVE YOU MORE SON!!!

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  2. What a great experience for you. Thank you for sharing it. I'm so proud of you and enjoy your adventurous spirit. You and the friends around you are part of the better side of your generation as every generation has the good and not so good but everyone chooses what they will be. Keep following that fire within and enjoy all the happiness, enjoy the satisfaction you all get from accomplishment individually along with the unique trust you build working in a productive team and most of enjoy all the adventures that come your way. P.S. Grow a beard. Lol.

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