tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58646605213479765432024-02-20T16:12:32.112-08:00Belize 2013Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563116876049933760noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864660521347976543.post-47979512754810373852013-04-15T08:28:00.002-07:002013-04-15T08:31:11.993-07:00A Final Thank YOU<br />
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Thanks to everyone who made the inaugural 2013 Boise State University - Corozal Belize Peace Village a tremendous success.</div>
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College of Education - Diane Boothe, Dean</div>
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College of Engineering - Amy Moll, Dean</div>
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College of Health Science - Tim Dunnagan, Dean</div>
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Peacework - Steve Darr, Executive Director; Joni Valencia; Kate Raum</div>
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Faculty - Karen Breitkreuz; Shawn Dunnagan; Sara Fry; Aileen Hale</div>
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Corporate Sponsor - McKinstry</div>
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many thanks to all the great students that made the 2013 trip a successful, fun, inspiring experience.</div>
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Until next year.... "Peace"</div>
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Tony Songerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02480725706735186168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864660521347976543.post-40667517107957582252013-04-15T08:25:00.003-07:002013-04-15T08:25:55.650-07:00Student Highlight - Michelle McCowin: Working with the Belizean Community Healthcare<br />
<b>Michelle McCowin</b><br />
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There were two nursing students in
our group, Megan and I, and we were blessed with the amazing opportunity to
spend one of the Easter Camp days shadowing a Belizean rural community health
nurse. Megan went on Monday, and I went on Wednesday, the last day of Easter
Camp. Megan didn’t tell me much about her experience because she “didn’t want
to spoil the surprise of it all,” so I really had no idea what to expect. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Dawned in my BSU scrubs uniform, I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>met with Professor Dunnagan (Shawn) and Dr.
Breitkreuz (Karen) 6 am Wednesday morning, to meet our driver at the Corozal Community
Hospital. When the driver arrived, Karen went off to do her thing with the head
nurse of the area, while Shawn and I got in our driver’s surprisingly nice,
new-looking, and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">air-conditioned</b>
truck. We had no idea where we were being taken to. The driver told us we were
picking up one of the nurses and then heading to the clinic at the village of
Concepcion. We ended up driving around for over an hour, as there was
apparently a few things he needed to drop off, which was fine because the
scenery was awesome. We got to see sugar cane fields, orchards with papaya and
coconut trees, and the old abandoned sugar cane processing factory, so were
happy.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When we finally arrived in
Concepcion, my first impressions were “Wow, this clinic is small!” and “Wow,
these women are really nice!” The 3 women at the clinic were “community health
workers,” (CHW) which are similar to certified assistive personnel (CAP), with
some special community health training. They have a focus on health promotion
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There were already a few women and
their babies waiting to be seen when we arrived. One of the CHW’s had just gone
through a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>mini-training course on health
promotion for pregnant women and new mothers, so she set up some visual aids
and began presenting (in Spanish) a lecture on breastfeeding and transitioning
an infant from milk to solid foods. Just a few weeks prior, we’d discussed
breastfeeding in-depth in my Maternal/Pediatric nursing class, and I was happy
to see that everything she was teaching was spot-on. (I could translate only
part of what she was actually saying, but all of the information was on the
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After she was done presenting, I
asked why the women were still waiting. Apparently, we were waiting for Nurse
Terry to arrive, who had all of the supplies, as this is a “mobile clinic.” Nurse
Terry is not an RN (registered nurse), but has been a nurse for 30 years, and
says when they’re short-staffed, they aren’t going to tell her not to give
someone stitches who needs it, because it’s “out of her scope of practice.”
Nurse Terry sets up the mobile clinic once per month to do “well-baby exams,”
which include filling certain prescriptions (including nebulizer treatments for
breathing disorders), giving vaccines, weighing and measuring the children and
babies. She also does prenatal exams, which include breast exams, a pelvic exam
including a pap-smear, and recording the fetal heart rate.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The CHW’s open the clinic once per week when
Terry is not present, to offer blood sugar testing for the many diabetic
patients in the area. They want to offer blood pressure testing as well, but
they do not have access a sphygomanometer, the instrument that reads blood
pressure. For the mobile clinic days, they measure height, weight, and blood
sugars, as well as work on health promotion with the patients, while Terry does
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My first impression of Terry is
that she was a little bit intimidating, but there was a warmth about her, which
radiated from her big smile. She was very “straight-to-the point,” but had a
sense of humor at the same time, and very open to teaching me anything I wanted
to know. She asked me what level I was at in school, and I told her my
experience and what skills I’d practiced so far in the clinical setting. The
first patient we saw needed a nebulizer treatment, and she asked if I’d ever
given one. When I said “no,” she replied, “Well, today you will.” I gave a
startled “Oh! Well, ok then! I mean, are you sure that’s ok?” I was not
expecting to have the opportunity to participate in the care, I was expecting
only to be observing, so it caught me a little off guard. She must have sensed
my feeling of terror, because she calmly said, “Well you have to learn at some
point, don’t you? Come one, I’ll show you how.” So she walked me through it,
which was super awkward for many reasons,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>my hands were shaking like crazy, I could hardly read the prescription
from the doctor (that “doctors have horrible hand writing” stereotype rings
true in the states, and in Belize, apparently), and all of the tools and
packages and syringes looked just slightly different than what I was used to,
so it was a little nerve-wracking. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Afterwards, she congratulated me on
a good job, and told me I didn’t need to be scared, because “Everyone has to
learn, someone had to teach me, too, so I understand. You’re learning, don’t be
afraid about making mistakes.” I remember feeling so lucky at that point that
we’d been set up with her, because she seemed to be the most supportive nurse
I’d ever worked with, and was so open to teaching. When the next patient needed
a vaccine, she asked if I’d ever done one. I told her yes, but not to any
children, and she said again, “Today, you will.” I was beaming! I had Shawn
phone Dr. Breitkreuz (the only nursing faculty on the trip) to see if it was
ok, and when she gave us the green light, I was giving immunizations left and
right! By the end of the day, I couldn’t even count how many I’d given. I also
got to spend some time with the CHW’s measuring heights and weights of the
children and babies. This opportunity was so incredible for me, because for our
pediatric/maternal nursing course where we’re in the hospital, we mostly just
observe our nurses, because we are switching units every week. I may not have
gotten an opportunity to practice any nursing skills on children at all before
graduation, if not for this day. It was quite a special day.</div>
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Things started slowing down, as the
transition between the child and baby appointments and the prenatal appointments
began. There wasn’t as much that I could do for the prenatal exams, since pap
smears are out of my “scope of practice,” so I was doing more observing for
these patients. At one point, as a patient was changing out of her clothes for
the pelvic exam, Terry handed me a bag of fresh chili-lime seasoned mango, and
asked me to try it. I was pretty grossed out, since we were in the examination
room, but I didn’t want to be rude, so I washed my hands and tried it out. She
then sent me away to go have shawn try some, and I took this as a hint that she
wanted me to check out what they were doing for a while. Shawn had been hanging
out with the CHW who was seeing the diabetic patients and taking their blood
sugars. This is Shawn’s specialty area, so she was having a ball learning about
the dynamic of diabetes in the area. I sat down with them and talked about what
she’d learned so far, and learned that the diabetes rate was an alarming nearly
50% in the village. We asked why they think it is so high, and found out it was
much of the same reasons as we have in the U.S.: mainly diet and lack of
exercise. Their diet consists of large portions of rice and many sugary drinks,
and they expressed that people are eating less and less vegetables as people
are losing interest in having home and school gardens. This made me feel good
about the fact that we are building sustainable vegetable gardens for a couple
of the schools. I hope our gardens will make a difference in the kids’ diets
and health. <o:p></o:p></div>
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No patients had been coming in for
about half an hour, so the CHW offered to take us on a walk and show us around
the neighborhood. Though I saw the first legitimate “shack” houses, some of
these houses kept the most neatly groomed yards with beautiful flowers and
trees and bountiful vegetable gardens. She showed us the cemetery, which,
though littered with trash (that’s a whole other issue I could get into), was
absolutely beautiful with the raised graves and bright flowers adornments. <o:p></o:p></div>
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By the time we made it back, it was
about time to leave. Shawn wanted to get back to the community fair before it
ended, and I didn’t blame her for wanting to leave a little bit early, because
she didn’t get to do any hands-on stuff like I did, and was probably a little
bit tired of sitting around there. So, we bid our farewells, and as I was
thanking Terry, she said something along the lines of “Oh, you’ll forget all
about me and Belize.” I smiled and said “No, Terry. I don’t think you realize
what this day has meant to me. I seriously will never forget today, and I will
never forget you for giving me this amazing opportunity,” and I meant it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She just looked at me and grabbed my hand and
looked like she was about to cry and said “God bless you. You are welcome back
any time you want.” I gave her a big hug, and we said our goodbyes. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As I was walking to the car, the
magnitude of what I just experienced hit me. Seeing so many beautiful children
and smiling mothers who trusted me with their children’s care, working with
such a great woman who was such a patient and warm teacher to me and gave me
reassurance that I was okay and the confidence that I would be a great nurse,
seeing the beautiful neighborhood and cemetery and asking the women all sorts
of questions I’d had about all the little details of life in Belize, being
terrified at my first immunization to feeling like a pro by the 5<sup>th</sup>,
these things stirred up so much emotion and so much thought within me, these
are the experiences life is about. I knew in that moment, that this day had
changed me, and I would never be quite the same as before I came. As that beautiful
thought was running through my head, I suddenly had this strange burning
sensation in my eyes and sinuses. I had a moment of gratitude for my
sunglasses, so I could shamelessly and slyly let a couple of tears run free and
be able to raise my eyes up to have one last look at this life-changing place,
to keep it in my memories forever. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tony Songerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02480725706735186168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864660521347976543.post-64009368630804869352013-04-02T12:16:00.002-07:002013-04-02T12:16:21.200-07:00Dr. Karen R. Breitkreuz - a visit w/ Mrs. Magana<!--StartFragment-->
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In addition to the Easter Camps, School Gardens, and Community Fair, our Peace Village effort created additional partnerships within the Health and Agriculture communities of Corozal. Dr. Karen Breitkreuz, one of our lead faculty for the trip, provides a view from our Health Science and Nursing partnership </div>
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A Visit with Mrs.
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Imagine, if there was no doctor in your community?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Imagine, even if there were a doctor, you had no money to
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Imagine, well you probably can’t, but imagine if no one had
ever told you to wash your hands or brush your teeth, or what to do when you
caught a cold, or were bitten by mosquitoes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Imagine, there was no chicken soup at Grandma’s house for
those colds, and no clean water to wash the wounds.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This was the situation in Corozal District of Belize about
25 years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were people, and
they were fishing, and marrying, and having families, but medicine and health
were concepts for others, not their community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then entered an NGO (a non-governmental organization); an organization
who decided to train community health workers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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This story is true, and this is the story Mrs. Magaña told
me when I was able to visit with her last week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mrs. Magaña was one of the first; one of the first Community Health
Workers that is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The NGO came in, and
she volunteered to teach others her village to be healthy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For five years, and without pay, Mrs. Magaña
worked tirelessly to learn all she could and to help others in her community
have healthier lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then the NGO
project ended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The government had
started taking over healthcare, a hospital was being built in one of the bigger
villages (Corozal), and community health-worker jobs were being transitioned.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mrs. Magaña’s efforts, however, had not gone unnoticed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was asked to take the lead as the
Community Health Educator and be paid to coordinate all of the other health
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Now Mrs. Magaña is a conscientious lady.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She knows when she’s in over her head and she
knows how to get the job done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So she
talked to the person offering her the job, and said she’d only take it, if they
trained her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She insisted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They agreed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So for the past 20 or so years, Mrs. Magaña has coordinated
and trained all of the Community Health Workers in her district of Corozal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When someone in the village is sick and can’t
pay for the doctor, the Health Workers go door-to-door to raise money to pay
for the medical care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They check in on
those who are sick at home, they encourage healthy nutrition in diabetics, they
follow up on newborns and pregnant mom’s and encourage health at many levels in
the community, and they help to run local village clinics for all those who
need more medical attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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When the community needed a public health clinic Mrs. Magaña
said, she gathered her community health workers and asked them who was married
to a mason, and finding a qualified participant, they gathered supplies and
built a clinic.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Magana this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My students had the privilege of going to the
villages with her Community Health Workers, and even assisting in various
aspects of patient care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The phrase that
one student used when describing this experience was “awesome”…<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mrs. Magaña is one of the many humble, inspiring and
dedicated people who I was privileged to meet in the village of Corozal this
week, and who invited us to return.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Words cannot adequately describe how much respect I have for
this Mrs. Magaña, and so many of the others I met in Corozal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Words don’t seem to do justice to the deep
impression a meeting like that has.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
is humbling, and also inspiring to see such dedication.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Boise State University's 2012-13 Campus Read is "The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw" by Bruce Barcott. It is the story of Sharon Matola's passion and commitment to protecting and preserving the indigenous animals of Belize and their habitat.</div>
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Our class studied the Last Flight and our last stop in Belize was the Belize Zoo</div>
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Although the Zoo was closed to the public, Sharon and her staff graciously opened the zoo for our group and provided a guided tour which included many behind the scenes areas. Below are a few photos of our memorable visit to the Belize Zoo.</div>
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Our Pat the Great Cat team presented Sharon their education trail materials they prepared for the community fair</div>
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The national animal of Belize, the Tapir, or Mountain Cow</div>
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Sharon and Lucky Boy. Lucky Boy's story is a touching and amazing story that can be followed on the Belize Zoo facebook site and will soon be the topic of Sharon's next book.</div>
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Our trip included a cultural excursion to the Mayan Ruins of Lamanai. The trip included a long river boat ride, medicinal trail tour, and a tour of the ruins.</div>
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The High Temple of Lamanai. The ultimate stairmaster.</div>
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Tony Songerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02480725706735186168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864660521347976543.post-50651378027621300902013-04-01T08:37:00.002-07:002013-04-01T09:17:22.689-07:00Corozal Community Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This year's trip is the first of many towards the development of the Boise State University - Corozal Belize Peace Village. Our goal is creating long term relationships with schools, health care providers, and other community partners which enrich the lives of all participants.</div>
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Our last day in Corozal included a community fair. Students and parents from Libertad Methodist, and Chan Chen Government and community members were invited to the Corozal village square for games and exhibits representing the activities conducted during the 3 days of Easter Camp.</div>
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Arlene, Haily, and Alex were the student team organizing and coordinating the community fair activities.</div>
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Activities included planting seeds</div>
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Here's an exhibit nutrition and personal hygiene. Megan and Chris demonstrate advanced teeth brushing techniques.</div>
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Steve Darr, Executive Director for Peacework observes how to make playdough</div>
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Dancing at the Community Fair</div>
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Our literacy team had children fishing for the ABC's </div>
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A skit on brushing teeth was a big hit</div>
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<b>Sara Williams<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Big black birds on a green
sea. A dock with boats loading and nets being cast. The morning sunlight streaming through the
clouds to flicker and dance across the water. Coffee to welcome in the day.
Holding Beth's hand to walk across coral to enter the ocean after a long hot
day of work and then crab-walking back across the coral to dry land. When I
think back on Corozal, these will be the images that come just like the sun
upon water, flickering and dancing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Connecting country lines,
that do not border, with hearts and minds. Beautiful, wide open eyes filled
with wonder, earthy shades looking to me with sparkle. Little arms embracing,
little voices calling "miss". Little smiles magnifying my own. New
avenues of perception opening each day of all the people around me, their
beauty, their talent, and growth striking the chords of my heart. These moments
at the school of Libertad flood an already bursting heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Heat and sweat, strength and
endurance. Breaking down buildings. Fire ants pouring out of concrete. Changing
"junk" into beautiful benches, tables, a compost bin and garden beds.
Using a handsaw for my first time. Working side by side with the youth and
people of Belize. Jokes and laughter. New friendships. New bonds. Coconut water
straight from the coconut. Water from plastic bags. Together we built
something; the start of a garden. Time will tell if it is lasting, in my
mind the memory will be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Of all the significant
moments here documented in one way or another, or perhaps slipped through the
cracks, the ones with the people, either those we came with, or the ones that
we leave behind, those are the moments that come to the forefront of my mind.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sara (right) with a new Belizean friend from Youth for the Future.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Life's
Little Lessons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">What
a great week! I am so thankful for all
the blessings I have in my day, the people around me here, and at home in the
states. Besides the Belize heat, the
kids and this experience has just melted my heart. This has been a humbling experience. I just hope I am able to express everything I
have learned here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">At
the end of camp today I was feeling leaky in the eyes. It could be a combination of being
emotionally, physically, and mentally fatigued but, I think I've cried 5 times
today. The first time, the kids were
giving us all hugs and hanging out for one last memory with the BSU leaders at
the end of camp today, when a group of girls grabbed me. I found myself sitting on the sidewalk along
the school with six beautiful little girls who just wanted to find out more
about me. They wanted to see what my
kids were like as they searched for pictures through my phone. They wanted to see pictures of snow, my pets,
and what my house looked like. I am
embarrassed and humbled, I guess, because I do have so much more. I am very
blessed and fortunate and they just make do with what they have. The Belizeans
are a grateful and happy people. They
show complete joy in their lives, their blessings each day, and all they
do. I want to be more like this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Later
my team and I at the Libertad school, pulled together a donation for tuition
scholarships. I donated the last $25.00 I had in my wallet. Together we pooled $253.00 with out any
hesitation, to give 51 kids the chance to go to school tuition-free for a year. $5.00 a year is all a child pays for tuition
each year at Libertad. I pay more than
this in school lunch for my kids everyday.
I am really touched by everyone's generosity. Next, my credit card is blocked and I have no
access to cash for today. Upsetting yes,
and I was stuck on why stuff happens to me like this. Later I was just disgusted with myself
because of how spoiled I am as a US Citizen.
They are worried about getting tuition for school, and I'm worried about
souvenirs... Funny how life gives you little lessons, I've had several
today. I hope I can tech my kids and
have an impact on them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Finally,
dinner tonight we shared experiences that were moving to us. Kelsey shared a poem that one of her students
gave her. It was called Everyday. I am amazed how much it touched all of us at
the table, the way this child expressed himself, and the way we all grew love
for these kids. How amazing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I go home, I have many pictures and stories to share with my kids. They have been really active in finding out
about where mom is going and what I'm doing here. I hope they are humbling to
them and I hope they are coming with me on my next trip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">In
end, as we wind up our trip, I am excited for the new friendships I have
formed. I am excited to see the
transformation in myself once I am home and share with my kids. I am extremely excited to see what is in the
future for this class and their groups ahead.
I can't wait to work on the Libertad garden. I cant wait to come back to
Belize and share this with my kids. Just
know, whoever follows us.... Go big or
go home! We set the bar high and you
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beth is all smiles with her new friends at Libertad. </td></tr>
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Morris<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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day of our spectacular Easter camp and after sharing our experiences with one
another it was obvious that the past three days spent with the children of
Corazol will remain in our hearts for many years to come. Although I have only
been here for less than a week it's amazing how many eye opening moments I have
been privileged to have. Waking at six this morning I looked out my window to
find the blazing orange sun rising from the horizon of the bay. No matter how
many times I watch the sun rising or setting, it still amazes me how beautiful
it is. Today was the first day I woke up without an alarm and I found it quite
refreshing as it left me less tired and energized throughout the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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as it was slightly bitter sweet being the last and final day of the Easter
camp; however, it was exciting to be apart of something so enjoyable for all
the kids. By the third day we were now all able to see how much the kids
attitudes had changed, being most apparent in the older standard 5 and 6
groups. During the first day of camp it was difficult to encourage them
participate and have fun. Each day got a little better as they continued to
become more comfortable around new people. It's so easy for the younger kids to
love you and become attached to you because of their young and loving nature
but the older groups seem to be more hesitant. During one of the breaks I was
talking to one of the girls in standards 5 and 6. She was asking me questions
and freely sharing information about her life with me. As I talked with her I
thought about how quiet and reserved she had been the first day. It made me
think about all the new friends I had made within the group of us from BSU. At
first we too were reserved until we came to know each other better. As the trip
moves along it becomes more enjoyable with each day as our new friendships
become connected with all of our experiences. It's trips and friends like these
that mean the most because they were acquired through special moments
throughout the span of our lifetime. Today I said goodbye to one of my newest
friends Suhey. She was apart of the youth for the future group that has
accompanied us throughout the past few days. Even though she was only 15,
almost 5 years younger, I enjoyed getting to know and spend time with her and
gaining yet another friend that I will have for the rest of my life. Leaving
Corazol tomorrow I look forward to the last few days I have left in this
beautiful country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sydney (far left) on a tour of Corozal with her new friend, Suhey (in blue), Chris and Alex.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Our last night in Corozal
snuck up on us quick. I can't begin to fathom that our trip is coming to an
end. As I reflect on our brief, yet undeniably life-changing, stay in Corozal I
am overjoyed by all the amazing experiences fellow classmates and I had. I am
leaving Corozal with a completely different outlook on life. The people I
encountered here are inspiring and the way they live their lives is contagious.
They make do with so much less than most of us can imagine and they do it with
smiles on their faces. It makes me wonder why we ever need more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">On a lighter note, both
Easter camps we hosted were better than expected. Each day there were more
children and each one was just thrilled to be there. Our garden at Chan Chen
turned out fabulous and I can't wait for the children to be able to enjoy it.
The community fair was a hit and I think that people of all ages learned and
benefitted from our presence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">One of the most impactful
moments this trip for me was on the last day of the Easter camp. A boy handed
me a letter that he wrote and it said how much he loved having visitors and
that he remembers all of them in his heart, mind, and soul. He asked me to
write him and I was just so touched. I didn't even expect him to remember my
name let alone go home and write me a letter. It's amazing how much love these
kids have for everyone and everything. It's refreshing. The friendships and
memories I made here will be apart of me forever and I am so grateful for them.
Words won't and can't do this experience justice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">I began this service-learning
project with a positive attitude and am leaving Belize with much more
enthusiasm for social responsibility and global citizenship. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">My significant takeaway: We <u>all</u> can utilize our strengths,
understand our skills, be passionate about our interests and apply our personalized
character sets to the best of our ability outside of our comfort zone in order to
make a difference. After all, life only
begins when you leave your comfort zone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">Here’s why: I took the
understanding of who I am and what I want in the world to become a teammate to
my peers in a service learning project, a temporary member of the Corozal,
Belize, community, and service-learning agent who entered the Chan Chen primary
school for three days. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">I was given the extremely fun
and rewarding opportunity to work alongside Kylee with physical activities
classes for three days. It gave me the chance
to connect with children doing what I love most – not sitting still and being
outside. The moments I had on the field
with the children are lifetime memories. From the little girl, Jasmin, who came up from
behind me in the middle of a soccer game only to hold my hand while we played, to
Roland, the young boy who told me he loved playing basketball with me and can’t
wait to play again. I grew up playing
basketball on a boys’ team as a young girl and felt like I was not only acting
as an older role model to the boys on the basketball court, but Roland let me
feel like a kid again (on the inside), too.
I’ll always remember the young girl who asked me what I wanted to be
when I grew up, only to learn we have the same interests in natural resources. How fun to have something in common with
someone so much younger and from such a different culture. I am so thrilled she is already looking forward to
going to the university.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria;">We are now headed back to
Boise and my understanding and passion for service learning has been grown and
my perspectives on the world, as expected, have changed. I purchased a morning coffee at
the airport nearly worth the same amount of money that could put a child
through one year of primary school at Libertad in Belize. My mind will be full of those comparisons
from this point forward. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;">It’s an experience like this
that changes your life and I am beyond grateful for the students and faculty,
family and friends, and Boiseans and Belizeans involved.</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"> </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">I struggle to put my ample appreciation into
words.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">9 days ago I was in Houston, Texas about to embark on a time killing adventure to the gulf coast with 4 travelmates I barely knew. With a layover in Houston due to airplane complications, the 5 of us developed an urge to explore this uncharted territory. We set off in our newly acquired, reasonably priced rental car to the soundtrack of The Lumineers on repeat, emitting from Bower's cell phone speaker. The unexpected antics of the evening would unknowingly set the tone for our entire journey. Arriving at the beach in Galveston, Texas, we explored jetties, piers, shops and restaurants finally settling in at a late night open mic in a second floor bar perched above a fishing pier gift shop. When a trio of vocalists wielding a cello, guitar, and tambourine began to supersaturate the air with a groove-soaked reggae sound, I knew I was in the right place. After several promptings for open mic participation, I swallowed hard, said, "what the hell", and grabbed a guitar. After explaining who we were and that we were on our way to Belize, I thanked them for setting the island mood, and sang the few songs I have committed to memory. Our hosts were more than gracious, asking me to play more, and even offering me a complimentary CD. With my material tapped, I thanked our coastal friends and we went on our way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I left that bar excited that my arm had been sufficiently twisted to swallow hard and push beyond my comfort zone. I wondered how I could take this mentality and put it to work in Belize in the days to come.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Over the course of our time in Belize most of our original plans were pushed aside by new. Sometimes it really is true that the only constant is change. With a background in construction, and several similar experiences with foreign service trips, this was nothing new to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In order to respect the wishes of the minister of the church partially funding Libertadt school, we were not able to commence garden work on Sunday as planned. With extremely limited time allocated for each school, we made the call to postpone this project and refocus all of our efforts onto a school garden at Chan Chen government school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The concept that was new to me, or maybe just out of practice, was taking a step back out of a leadership role. I was a part of the team planning the Libertadt garden, now serving as labor to assist the Chan Chen garden team. Although the Chan Chen team, led by Matt did a phenomenal job leading us, I did find that it was hard at times, to remain in the background and let others feel out their role. That being said, everyone seemed to find their role, leading in various capacities, and ultimately pull off an extremely successful week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The garden project, along with the 3 day Easter camp both encountered many setbacks and changes. The entire team stepped up to every challenge, and probably exceeded even our own expectations. I felt privileged to be a part this new group of friends, and proud of the work accomplished in partnership with school and community. I'm excited to see how the remainder of the class will pan out as we debrief, and plan for those taking the class in the years to come.</span></div>
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The last 11 days have been a complete blur of mental images,
camaraderie, momentum, pride, sweat, dirt, blood, tears, late nights and early
mornings, lessons learned, water, sun, disappointment, hope, jaguars, tapirs,
crocodiles, and…perspective.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I will take away comfort in the fact that with the help of
others, and a whole lot of give-a-damn, that making a difference is possible.
Or better put, a group of people united are a catalyst for change. Whether that
change takes place extrinsically or within ourselves, I witnessed first-hand
that we all have that capability. I hope we can all hold on to that power, and
take it with us…I also hope that we all learned what we could about the virtues
of humility, acceptance, charity, and gratitude that we saw in many of our new
Belizean friends.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I will take away thankfulness at the opportunity of not only
getting to know everyone, but for the chance to act as a leader in our garden
project. I learned so much, like being a decision maker isn’t the easiest thing
to do, but with a lot of effort and some amazing people (Jordan, Kelli, Keith,
Beth, Sara May, EFRAIN…or Jeff the tractor driver, VP Escalante, Dr. Songer,
Chris, Tomas, Sue as Safety Officer, Bauer, Carrie, Hailey, my Professors, Nick
the teacher, Joni for logistics [but not as your D.D. – bless her heart], and
really just everyone) on your side, anything can be accomplished. I will always
remember how well our team operated, and I hope that we had fun and liked the
way things turned out. I appreciate being able to see everyone at their best on
this trip, and how rare of an occurrence it is to see the amount of effort that
transpired over this spring break.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Finally, I will take away love. For new brothers and friends,
for ingenuity, for a view I’ll never forget, and for Belize.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have always loved animals. I was originally going to write about the amount of dogs I saw on the streets until we went to the Belize Zoo on our last day in the country. I have working in animal husbandry and conservation for years so being able to see the amazing things "The Best Little Zoo in the World" is doing for the animals was a blessing. We were able to see an assortment of animals all native to Belize. <br /><br />It isn't everyday you get to high 5 a Jaguar! Sharon Matola the Zoo's Director called a huge crocodile out of the water and he came to the sound of her voice. AMAZING!<br /><br />We were able to see behavior enrichment with macaws, tapirs, otters, jaguars to name a few. It is remarkable to think what hard work, dedication and passion can accomplish in conservation efforts. The Belize Zoo is truly an markable place. <div>
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When we went to the ancient Mayan ruins we took a boat ride up the New River. We saw crocodiles in the wild, a spider monkey, all sorts of birds and fruit bats. </div>
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This trip was a wonderful experience to not only serve the people in the community but to be able to learn and experience the countries natural beauty. </div>
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"Second verse, just like the first." Tuesday saw a similar schedule as monday with morning Easter camps at Libertad Methodist and Chan Chen Governments schools. </div>
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The Chan Chen team is seen above ready to start day 2 of the Easter camp. New activities were provided to the students in Art, Literacy, Activities, and Lifestyle. The pictures below show our BSU students in action.</div>
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Tuesday afternoon it was time to put our work gloves on and return to working on the garden. This was our last afternoon working on the garden. It really came together with everyone working hard as a team<br />
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Meagan's positive, fun approach seen here, exemplifies the entire group's attitude all week. </div>
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Basketball is becoming a very popular sport in Belize (second only to soccer). The Chan Chen basketball goals/backboards were... well... non existent for the team to practice. So, in addition to the garden the BSU team built and installed a backboard/goal.</div>
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Safety was always an important consideration for all of our activities. Innovation was also needed when, with no ladder available, the planting table built from door frames was used for backboard installation. Notice the safety plan here... Chris, one of our Belizean friends who helped with the garden project is seen here having Keith's back, literally. In the foreground is Nick, a teacher and bball coach at Chan Chen turned safety supervisor.</div>
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One important aspect of developing the Peace Village between BSU and Corozal District is creating partnerships of mutual trust and respect. Members of Corozal's youth community (Youth for the Future - seen above and below) worked with us this week at both Libertad Methodist and Chan Chen Government and the garden project. As a result, close friendships were created.</div>
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Thanks to all the BSU students and Youth from the Department of Student Services in Corozal for the tremendous creativity and hard work.</div>
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<br />Tony Songerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02480725706735186168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864660521347976543.post-60511227536789280012013-03-27T06:32:00.000-07:002013-03-30T14:52:14.937-07:00Student highlights: Sarah, Adiya, Alex, Michelle & Kylee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Sarah Hurt</span></b></div>
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warm breeze blows through my hair and music fills the air. As the salty aroma
fills my nostrils I feel like I'm in paradise. And I am, but I'm not. As
beautiful as Belize is, it is a completely different world than what I live in.
Not just the weather but the civilization, the food, the culture. I knew
that Belize wasn't a very affluent place but it is entirely different to know
something versus actually experiencing it. I couldn't believe people live
like this off of basically nothing. What was even harder to believe was how
happy the people all seem. I look around and I think "I want this place to
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knew this wouldn't be easy, and we certainly couldn't fix everything in the
short time we are here, but I was excited to be able to do as much as we
possibly could. The elementary schools was the best place to start because
although cliche, children are the future. I couldn't wait to start on the
school garden at Chan Chen because I wanted to do something that would really
make a difference. As of today we have spent 2 days at Chan Chen and the
progress is incredible! I have never been so hot, sweaty, or exhausted, but I
have never felt so good about a hard days work. I'm looking forward to see the
"finished" garden tomorrow and hopefully get to see the future
progress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">What
I am not looking forward to is going back to the food in the United States. I'm
not sure if being hot and tired makes everything tastes better, but the food
here has all been SO fabulous. All I want to do is fill my plate full of
veggies because they tastes so fresh. Tonight I had grilled fish and it was
some of the best fish I have ever tasted. Even the corn tortillas are better
here. I want to ask the cook how she makes them so that I can start making my
own!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I
feel so blessed to have had this opportunity and to get to spend the week in
this beautiful country and learn from all of the people who live here and from
all of the people in our group. I hope I am lucky enough to get to come here again
and to go other places around the world!</span></div>
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<b>Adiya Jaffari<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">To
pick one day out of so many precious days to write about is very difficult. How
is one supposed to pinpoint one moment that was of impact when almost every
moment has that potential? Some impacts are immediate, while others take time.
From so many instances, from so many beautiful souls, I've chosen to tell my
story of one day and one such soul.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">For
the last two days I've been helping the Literacy group, at Chan Chen school
with their Easter Camp activities. The children are phenomenal!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Each
one has so much to give and their eyes glow with life. When we first started,
the children were very shy and quiet but by the end they were literally
screaming at the top of their lungs. In order to get the students to become
more comfortable and relax a bit, we read an excerpt from a poem by reading it
as loud as we could and acting it out. We also taught the children about
rhyming and got them to come up with a list of things they love about their
school. We plan to then use those words and rhymes to develop a school song. It
was amazing to see how much the children had retained from the previous lesson.
In addition, they were also much more outgoing and comfortable around us; I was
spellbound to find myself clapping my hands to get their attention.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Working
with children so much and spending so much time with them has gotten me to
realize, even more, how truly pure and bright they are. Each one has their own
beauty and their own charisma. There is no doubt that every single child and
person has their personality and each is special in a unique and different way.
No matter who it is, there are always instances in which people just glow with
life. They have a spark within them, and it is up to them who they share that
with and when.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
first time I saw this little boy, he was sitting in the literacy classroom
writing down words that rhyme and writing a poem with them. It was completely
different though. He was one of the students in one of the classrooms; he was
one of the many beautiful children of Belize. However, when I later saw him on
the soccer field he had come to life. He blew my mind at how great he had
mastered the sport at such a young age. Tricks that grown soccer players can't
attempt, he had learned at the age of thirteen. Seeing this, being a soccer
lover, I was drawn to him. We played the whole break time and just did tricks
and had lots of fun. There was no need to tell each other anything... about
anything. Just sharing our love for the sport brought us so close. He was then
very comfortable around me and we got introduced and chatted a bit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">From
then on we had just become so close. He had such a spark and it shined through
his dark eyes. He has so much love and is filled with life. Today, we came up
with a hand shake and I got to know a bit more of who he is. He was wearing a
couple of bracelets around his wrists and I complimented them. Later he handed
it to me as a gift. After the camp, he left and returned soon after and just
sat around, watching us. When we were painting a mural for the garden he joined
us and helped. He is a funny boy and splattered paint all over me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
thing that really stood out to me was what he said as we were finishing up the
mural. I was painting and he came up next to me and said, in a quiet voice,
"I'm gonna really miss you when you leave". It was so very sweet and
at that moment I realized that our trip was actually coming to an end. I
smiled, gave him a hug and said I will miss him as well when I leave.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Being
so absorbed in everything and just soaking up all of the moments around me has
taken so much of my energy and time that I have forgotten to count the days
until I go home. I have been so afraid of letting go of any moment that may
have true meaning to me. I've taken so much to living in the moment that I had
forgotten to look even a day ahead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">We
run through countless people in our lives. Some come and leave with time and
some touch us in ways that we don’t even understand ourselves. They grasp our
hearts and wrap around it, bring it to life with warmth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chan chin today we started off our bus ride squishing 20 people into our
already hot and sweaty van and then off to our first day at spring camp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
students trickled in and lined up for our 8:30 camp about 40 strong at 9ish and
split up to play soccer, red rover, all forms of tag and Simon (Kylie) says in
the physical education group, learning about poems, rhyming, reading, opening
up with shouting of the poems to get comfortable with their new teachers in the
literacy group, journal making, creating and decorating the the art group, and
expression of who they are inside, what makes them happy, and what makes up
their "plate" in the healthy lifestyles group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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snacked on bananas and shingling waters to hold us over until lunch when we
were delivered some delicious chicken, rice and beans, coleslaw, bread pudding
for dessert and then the rest of our team from Libertad soon after trying to
forget about the tarantula found on campus!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Once
the team was all back together and stuffed full we continued on the creation of
Chan chins garden. Today we finished clearing the garden space and removing
rocks along with relocating the soil into the flower beds which we had much
progress with today and finished building and painting over 7 benches made from
resources gathered around the school like the school chairs from a shed with
broken attached desks which were removed and secured together, reused doors cut
and legs attached. Tires were also gathered washed and painted today, all
assortments of Easterish colors, "mint green" "sky blue"
"peppy pink" and "mango squash orange". Our youth for the
future friend joined us as well today Ruffin it in the dirt and soil along side
us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Our first day at the Easter Camp was split between two
elementary schools: one church-sponsored and named after the village in which
it resides, Libertad, and the other one, government-sponsored Chan Chen, just a
short drive from the town of Corozal. I was at Libertad today, leading the
Healthy lifestyles class, today’s theme being “Healthy Eating.” Tomorrow’s
focus will be on hygiene, and we will end the camp on the last day with healthy
relationships/self-image. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I was nervous to begin today’s camp, as this is my first
experience teaching, let alone my first experience teaching KIDS, let alone my
first experience teaching kids in another country! So, I may have been as
nervous as the first two adorable little girls that shyly walked up before camp
started, scrunching their heads down into their shoulders like turtles trying
to hide in their shells. They responded to our enthusiastic welcome with a
little hand-covered smile, and told us their names while looking down at their
toes. Zoiey and Jennifer ended up being two of the sweetest kids at the camp
that captured my heart. The shyness
level was unbelievably cute, and actually pretty common among the Belizean
children!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The next group that arrived was the 3 siblings that had been
hanging out on Saturday when we were “scoping out the site.” We had chatted
with them a little bit about their favorite games and subjects in school, and
Sue had won them over by introducing them to the magic of Angry Birds on her
iPad. The oldest one, 10 year old Antoine, stood out the most in my memory due
to his big, beautiful smile and love for books, his favorite, impressively,
being Moby Dick! Today, right when he saw me, he let out an excited “Michelle!”
and my heart just melted. I thought myself too boring for him to remember me,
let alone be excited and actually remember my name when he saw me 2 days
later! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once things got started, the camp went by so fast! Three age
groups (1<sup>st</sup>&2<sup>nd</sup>, 3<sup>rd</sup> & 4<sup>th</sup>,
and 5<sup>th</sup> & 6<sup>th</sup> graders) rotated through four 45-minute
classes: Art, literacy, healthy activities (P.E.), and healthy lifestyles
(nutrition, hygiene, healthy relationships). The oldest group, like typical
junior high kids, were a stark contrast to the youngest ones, in that it was
more of a challenge to engage them. They’re at the “school isn’t cool” phase!
So you might guess that the youngest group were the most into our activities,
the most excited, and definitely my most favorite. I had the biggest smile
plastered across my face the entire time, even when trying to stifle the chaos
that ensued from their extreme excitement! They were so into every activity we
had planned, and so polite and sweet. They seriously the most precious kids, I
loved them so much!!<o:p></o:p></div>
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The second half of the day involved continuing our work on
the garden at Chan Chen. Once again, I was blown away by the progress our
incredible group was able to make in just a few hours. After the back breaking
tearing apart of old outhouses for recyclable building materials, shoveling
countless piles dirt, moving big rocks, and clearing areas for garden beds done
Sunday, it was nice to see the garden begin actually looking like a garden
today, and an exceptionally cute one to boot! With saws, hammers, drills,
happy-colored paints and brushes, we suddenly had a multitude of benches made
from the doors of the old outhouses, and tires to be used for planting beds,
all painted the most adorable array of pastels. Simultaneously, with the help
of our amazing Belizean Youth for the Future volunteers, there were suddenly
planting beds recycled from the tin roofs of the old outhouses, bent into big
rectangles, filled with dirt and ready for planting! Another bed was made from
stacked cement bricks recycled from the old, demolished outhouses, and a third
was made from stacking the huge rocks littered throughout the garden area and
the perimeter of the play yard. All of this, in addition to the white and light
turquoise painted compost bin we created yesterday, had made the garden really
start to look incredible. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Tomorrow is our last day of work on the garden, and we are
super pumped to put the finishing touches on the beds and finally be able to
start planting! We are so excited to see our baby completed and ready to go,
and hope that the school will love it as much as we do! <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Kylee Geffre</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Average; font-size: 16px;">These last two days I've had the honor of interacting with the amazing children of Chan Chen Primary School. I've been the leader of the Physical Activities section of our day camp and it has been such a joy. I've had fellow classmate, Kelli Soll, helping lead with me as well as a Youth for the Future leader, LuLu, who I deeply appreciate for all the help she's contributed. Belize has standards rather than grades. Each standard brings something new to the field when I am interacting with them. These children are so full of life and excited to be attending this camp which makes it that much more fun. The first day of camp the children were quiet and timid. In our debriefing discussion after the day Jonie from Peacework told us to not be mislead and that the children will warm up starting day two. She wasn't kidding. The second day it was like I met completely different children. They were full of personality and character. They were laughing and had the biggest smiles on their faces. To see them having fun and enjoy the activities we had them doing was the most amazing feeling. Although I've only spent two days with these children I already feel myself becoming attached. I'll be sad to say good-bye but my hopes are that I leave them with memories they will never forget because I know I will never forget them and the impact they have made on me.</span><br />
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Monday was our first day for holding Easter Camps at Libertad Methodist School and Chan Chen Government School. Our Heathly Lifestyle teams have prepared curriculum for three different age groups in the areas of Art, Literacy, Activities, and Lifestyles. Children arrived at 8:30 ish (Belizean Time). </div>
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Here's the Libertad Methodist team ready to go.</div>
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Below are pictures of the first day of camp</div>
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Children lined up and meeting our students</div>
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Dr. Sara Fry coordinated the Libertad Methodist camp. Seen here bringing in lunch.</div>
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After lunch the Libertad Methodist team drove to Chan Chen to work on the garden project with the Chan Chen team (we'll profile the Chan Chen Easter Camp in tomorrow's post)</div>
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Jordan Atnip was the day's garden project manager assigning tasks and keeping a watchful eye out on progress</div>
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As part of our Health Lifestyles theme, our construction project will be the development of a School Garden at Chan Chen elementary. Chan Chen is home to 194 pre-k to 6th grade. Our goal for the garden is to develop a outdoor educational area that can be used to learn about and grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables, raise chickens, and develop other opportunities for integrated curriculum in agriculture, biology, business, math, nutrition and other topics.</div>
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Below is the 'As Is' view of the garden site when we arrived at Chan Chen</div>
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Our garden team was incredibly creative in using a variety of existing materials on the site. Several old outdoor toilets, no longer in use, were torned down and many of the materials you'll see in the garden. A great lesson in reuse and sustainability!</div>
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Removing the doors</div>
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Swinging a 3 lb mallet in really hot weather!</div>
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Taking the corrugated metal roofs off</div>
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While building's were being disassembled, the garden site was being cleaned up and prepared for soil to arrive</div>
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The garden team provided great leadership, Matt Holden was our day one project manager and demonstrated tremendous leadership, no wait.. where's Matt?</div>
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Tony Songerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02480725706735186168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864660521347976543.post-28159021439282202962013-03-25T06:22:00.003-07:002013-03-25T06:22:56.168-07:00Student highlights: Megan M., Sue, Megan H. & Chris<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abby (left) and Megan (right) dance at the Corozal Moon Festival.</td></tr>
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<b><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Megan McChristy</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;">Last
night as the sun set in Belize, we had the opportunity to attend Corozal's
Moon Festival! The village was putting on a concert and we all went to
watch and dance before working on the </span>gardens the following morning. It
was fantastic to see both our group and the Belizeans having a great time
together at the festival, a sign of great things to come. Our morning
started with some unfortunate news. Libertad is a religious school and
they did not want us to work on Sunday. Not working Sunday would lose a
day's work and we wouldn't be able to complete the gardens before leaving,
so we chose to forgo the Libertad garden this year. Though both schools
are still getting the Easter camps and now the Chan Chen garden will have
more man power, I'm still a little disappointed that we couldn't
compete both gardens. Despite our change of plans we all went out full
force to the Chan Chen garden. It was hot and the work was hard, I never saw
anyone without a smile on their face.</div>
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<b>Sue Hook<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Does this look
familiar? Here we are enjoying another airport--Houston this time.
Actually, we have been having fun getting to know everyone on the trip so
everyone agreed the 10 hours spent at the Boise airport was a good detour.
We just heard from the group that did make it to Belize, and they are
reporting that our baggage did not get there yet. There's some
speculation that perhaps it's still on the broken plane in Boise, but we
haven't lost hope. United believes they're in Belize.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Whee! Just
hears from Megan and she's coming to Belize after all!! Cheers all
around!! She should be meeting us on Sunday!<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We've been
feverishly spending our leftover vouchers from United, and have accumulated
enough high fructose corn syrup-based items and caffeine to keep the group
buzzed for at least four days.<b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sue sits with children at the Chan Chen school.<span style="font-size: 18px;"> </span></td></tr>
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<b>Megan Hull<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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At last! After
some heart-wrenching delays and dilemmas, I arrive in Belize and reunite with
the group. I am so happy to finally be here and am SO ready to get to work and
learn! I left Boise on Saturday afternoon, three days after our original
planned departure, and arrived today. I am sad to have missed the first day of
Corozal, but am eager to hear of the group’s adventures and what they’ve
already learned. <o:p></o:p></div>
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My travel
experience, this time around, was quite pleasant – even for traveling by
myself. I can’t even express how thankful I am for everyone who helped me make
it. As soon as I walked into the sunny Belizean air, I felt a most peculiar mix
of complete calm and overwhelming excitement. All the people in the three
different Belizean airports have been so kind and helpful. My pilot for the
final flight from San Pedro to Corozal (in a tiny propeller plane) was so
friendly and pointed out many aspects of the scenery for me.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I swept from the
airport directly to Chan Chen elementary school to get to work (thanks for
picking me up Mom and Joni!). I was so impressed with all the hard work the
group has already put in and the project looks great. The school garden is
already starting to take shape. After working very hard in an incredibly hot,
humid, breeze-less day, the group was glad to have time to swim in the ocean,
clean up, rest up (and I wanted to catch up!) We enjoyed a lovely dinner and
mild lightning storm before wrapping up the day.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Corozal
community is fascinating. People everywhere just seem to be content to be in
each other’s company. The park along the ocean shore today was packed
with happy people spilling into the smooth green water. There is a difference
in the air here - and it’s not just the heat and the smell of the ocean. I
can’t wait to see what the coming days will bring.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The group in front of the H'ok 'ol K'in hotel.</td></tr>
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Chis Bower
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">With
the experiences from last night still spilling over into this very moment, I am
fueled all the way through to affect good in this world alongside the Belizean
people here in Corozal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">First,
let me begin by textually expressing my intense gratitude for the vital roles
those that have supported me along this way have played in making this
service-learning trip possible! Already, their highly selfless decisions to aid
in this project have had monumental dividends. The money raised has made a huge
difference in offsetting basic costs, opening up significantly more focus for
the trip's goals themselves. Surrounded in toothbrushes galore, I must also
express a large thanks to Dr. Stillings' and Dr. Guymon's offices for their
gracious donations! Excitement flooded the hearts of the principals that I had
the privilege of getting to meet with about how much dental supplies we have to
donate with no cost to them whatsoever! I honestly had no idea how needed these
items would be, and now that they have a substantial place in this process and
its ultimately successful implementation, great thanks are due! My Family,
including the Epi's and PHT Family deserve the most thanks though. Their love
and encouragement makes both Earth and my own little world revolve more
steadily on a regular basis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Well,
yesterday, it happened: Our first full day in Belize.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The
colors here are incredible. Both vibrant and abundant on every decorateable
surface, they reign in every eye to be had by their limitless beauty. An
infinitude about the diversity of their projected spectra is omnipresent. I am
consistently shocked with how much radiance there is about the buildings, even
with the majority of them being half-decayed structures. The sun rises much
earlier here, around 5:15a.m. and this morning I was graced with witnessing its
rising and the sharing of its rays with the refracted light shedding the true
nature of all of the swirling colors of every painted facet of this awesome
country (awesome: to inspire an unmatched awe). It seems that a detailed and
well thought out mural is plastered perfectly onto every possible canvas here.
I am astonished by the beauty everywhere. Even the Caribbean Sea throws its own
undiscovered colors across the landscape, although it also adds a thick wall of
humidity in its couplings with the warm, coastal climate. If anything, I am
ecstatic that the lingering moisture makes me sticky all over, for it alludes
to the underlying idea that I am to be better grounded with a traction fed by
its seemingly cohesive byproduct. Even though the humidity is brutal, it makes
me feel healthy, nourished on the surface, and serves as a constant reminder of
where I am and why I am here: To perpetuate as fluid of a message of
togetherness, just as the water in the air plays a combinatorial role with my integument
epidermis. While working at the garden today, my already nasty beard
(aesthetically and idealistically) quite literally quintupled in density after
having gathered dirt, sweat, coconut water, and other various substances
carefully to be kept within its stringy grasp today. It almost weighed the
front part of my cranium down unevenly. Earlier yesterday, I visited one of the
schools that we will be hosting a community fair at and constructing a large
community garden. After meeting the local staff, my hopes for humanity have
never been higher. Their untrampled dedication and passion for educating
Belizean youth re-inspires me with every recurring thought of recounting my
conversations with them today. We, as a group, scouted the premises, began chopping
back the thick, covering brush, and made sure that all of the semantics were
sorted out before we began really going all out with the installation of the
garden today during most of the day and to make sure that the community fair
piece has the proper adaptability to the now more well-known existing
accommodations of the respective grounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Getting
to finally get to work on the gardens today was a phenomenal and surreal
experience to make reality today. One community member in particular really
stuck out to me. Roberto, a father of an 11 year old son at the Chan Chen
Government School, was, hands down, the hardest working of the entire group,
including ourselves.. His humility and gratitude were shining so bright, that I
was distracted from the actual blistering heat from the sun above. The people
here exist outside of the means of anything the average boring American would
ever think. They all say hello or at least go out of their way to acknowledge
others. It is impossible not to be simultaneously lifted up by the already high
spirits of the locals. All I know, is that right now, my heart belongs to
Belize. So much that the debilitating fatigue from working so hard today at the
garden is masked almost entirely by the passion I now possess for my newly developing
relationship with this country. Everyone deserves an opportunity like the one I
am currently indulging one. An opportunity wherein they are so spoiled in terms
of global economic relativity that they have no choice but to be driven to
share their personal gifts of kindness, love, and tolerance with the rest of
the world. If only...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Also...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Here
is a little extra tidbit that I wrote about the other day to share with you
all:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">After
stumbling upon a hidden gem along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston,
Texas, late in the evening during our layover in Houston on our way to Belize
for our planned service projects through Boise State University on Thursday
night, I began to write this while listening to some incredibly hospitable
local performers make beautiful musics at an open mic night. Twas yummy,
delicious, delectable, a plum delightful experience indeed. Toodles n' such,
until next time...</span></div>
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Houston, we have found the Hipster Haven.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
Ground Control, to Major Papi Grande, that is the one in which you belong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
Shadows of the passersby echo along the pier. It extends out there...into what
though? Further toward the next parallel pier on the other side of this massive
body of life. Each wave carrying its messages across the invisible connecting
line. Every ecosystem in between, thriving vibrantly through and by way of the
intrinsic radiance of this not-so-imaginary highway of paired atomic Hydrogen
sculptures fighting over each Oxygen, compromising in the end to give birth to
their meant meaning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
The energy of this music reaches further than the background it encompasses.
How is it that the Spanish can seem as familiar as my more personally
comfortable English comprehension scheme is akin to? This new shore with a feel
as familiar as the Boise River back Home? Whom even knows where and/or what
Home is anymore?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This cello speaks. Its language transcending Spanish, English...Earth. The
poetry emitted from its now animate mouth, guided by the fingers of its closest
companion, no longer even a stranger to me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
Voices harmonize in a welcoming, symphonic melody, with these spirited vessels
as their tools of creation. The vibration of anatomical cords, driven by the
vasomotor mechanisms of angelic hearts. Collaborating ex-cardiovascularly with
the imperfect acoustics of this slightly illuminated stage, but ever-suffused
translucence is still ringing as driven as the winds hitting the thin
surrounding barricades, masquerading as walls.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Their mathematical prose, acting on maxims far beyond the confines of any
physical, empirical, or numerical axioms, tells me all I have ever longed to
deduce through my once thought trained auditory complexes. I am made juvenile,
elementary, humble...again and once more. Speak to me nothing else, for it has
now been heard, felt rather. Love now makes sense, at least, for now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
Stomping for an organically artificial essence of percussion, each movement is
met with an arriving wave. Nothing like the traditional rock and roll. More like
the tossing of the eroded rock, carried across worlds. More like the roll of
the waves, spitting words in their wake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I have consistently experienced the chills for a straight and solid time lapse
of at least thirteen eternities now. A memoir of history coalesced and
delineated by a realm outside that of reason. Left to dissipate and couple my
soul with this instance at hand, I dissolve, both healthily and thoroughly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Progress seems inevitable now. A layover turned journey, an aeronautic failure
turned adventure, a delay turned endeavor, a mistake...finally...turned lesson.
Nothing to be convened anymore, only life to be left open for at least, say, a
forever or two.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
Notes go up, waves go down. Splashes rise up, feet brought down. Called to
action, the reciprocation here suffices, translated peacefully, tranquilly,
serenely, comfortably. Refresh is no longer a mundanely, remedially,
mindlessly, meaningless click away, it is, instead, abundant and present. Bows,
tightly wound hair are dragged across lengthy metallic spokes perpendicularly,
metal discs collided, strings shaking at a speed that escapes the vision of any
wandering visionary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
Moved, held that way by more than Newton's scientific postulations, I stay,
remain, maintain flying. Time was never linear here, or even there. Stars have
always been more than goodness, gracious, great balls of fire, although a
G/goose is nowhere to be seen in this setting, like is proposed as such a
regular occurrence back Home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I know I will never forget this one. A fresh Home to pack with me in OUR treks
of sporadic spontaneity, free of patterned plans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
I will never forget this one. Wild, winding, windy waves wake weathered wizards
of Earth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">
Home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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No farewells. No ados due. Just another Home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Another Home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxWToAFqETZn3MgIDWVmCc0NZteXhe3HTG2Wvi2Pzu6tPZnPfFpjaa7f54VgWeM_5QTFTmq7U45CN6qCpIJQyaA3BUkfwY2oRVLTACW9qbUblbl2xFsphZ7ioNq3qSeFxd_h9oxuZ38c/s1600/IMGP1122-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxWToAFqETZn3MgIDWVmCc0NZteXhe3HTG2Wvi2Pzu6tPZnPfFpjaa7f54VgWeM_5QTFTmq7U45CN6qCpIJQyaA3BUkfwY2oRVLTACW9qbUblbl2xFsphZ7ioNq3qSeFxd_h9oxuZ38c/s320/IMGP1122-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512165676455118952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5864660521347976543.post-46521094780646037542013-03-23T21:27:00.001-07:002013-03-23T21:34:51.575-07:00Student highlights: Arlene, Kelsey & Kerri<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Arlene Hull</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I met some new friends at the Chan Chen school. Amelia, her daughter, and her grandson helped
me understand some of the challenges. Amelia and her daughter are going to a
health training on Monday to learn how to take blood pressures and heart rates. Both were really excited to bring this
knowledge back to the village. Amelia is
a community health worker and is paid a minimal stipend. Her daughter is also excited to learn and
contribute where she can.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We went to the school today to meet with the assistant
principal and the parent teacher organization.
Dr. Breitkreuz presented our projects and had each group present a short
explanation for the group. Our groups
are really excited to run the Easter camp on Monday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After seeing the garden space, I think we all felt
overwhelmed. There is so much work to be done in just a few short days. Our resources are limited and we need to
accomplish so much in a very short period of time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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so passionate when discussing the needs of the village. I asked specifically about special needs
students. Chan Chen is not equipped to serve the needs of these students. Amelia described a young girl who lives just
across the road who is unable to go to school.
They live too far away from other school that could serve her
needs. She is at home without education. Her mother carries her on her back as they do
not have a wheelchair. The girl is
growing and it is getting more difficult for her mother to move her. I hope that I can somehow find a way to meet
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impressions of Corozal. I was so impressed by the social nature of the
families. We passed many small homes prior to our arrival. It was shortly before dinnertime. Families were gathered in yards, and they
were just enjoying each other. I did not
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Waking up in Belize was one of the most surreal experiences for me this morning. The ocean is absolutely gorgeous, the air is abundant with moisture, and today we would have the pleasure of visiting the schools we would be working in for the next 4 days.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">As we stepped off our van at the Libertad School I was filled with pure excitement. We were greeted by the principal of the school and two other teachers. They were extremely happy to see us and greeted us with open arms. The schools in Belize are not too different than what we would see in the US. They are mainly one long, 2-story hallway made of concrete, which also doubles as a hurricane shelter. The classrooms are filled with desks, chalkboards, and plenty of posters on the walls. I was very surprised to hear that Libertad and Chan Chen were quite different in quality, but one school is government funded while the other is supported by a church. I was also surprised to find out that the children at Libertad mainly spoke English in the homes and that Spanish is commonly taught at school. My heart sank a little bit, since I have been dying to use some of the Spanish that I know. After looking at all the classrooms and sharing our project ideas with the principal, we were shown the rest of the school as well as the garden area. Libertad also had a small library filled with various books, but the books are only for use in the library at allotted reading periods, not for check out to take to their homes.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">Although both of our countries have all the elements that make up a classroom, it was amazing to see all of the differences. This little taste of what I saw in the Belize schools gave me the biggest hunger to start getting to know all of the children at Easter Camp.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 13px;">Expect the unexpected, you think with that mindset you would be prepared for anything...everything! That is not the case for us, but I would have to say the one thing I did not expect was to make 27 amazing friends. The bonds what we have created have turned this chaos into a blessing. Today we had the opportunity to see the school we are going to be working at and meet the Administration and Parents. What a humbling experience, I heard something from a fellow student that I think is worth remembering "Every American student needs to see this and witness the joy and privilege these students view education as". It's so true, to see the primitive establishment they go to everyday with joy in their hearts makes you realize how lucky as Americans we are. I will be teaching a Literacy program at the school for 3 different grade levels, I am very excited but also a bit worried with learning the little English they really speak. Guess I better polish up on my Spanish a little!</span></span><br />
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Our morning began with an orientation with Joni Valencia from <a href="http://peacework.org/" target="_blank">Peacework</a>. She went through the ground rules, safety and our itinerary for the next week or so. <br />
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Participants from the Department of Youth Services, a youth leadership development program, volunteered to show us around Corozal this morning. They were a great group of 5 or 6 young Belizeans who gave us personal tours of the town square, local shops and water front.</div>
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After a delicious lunch, we headed out to our designated schools to discuss our planned projects.</div>
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We were thrilled to meet the school staff today. Staff from Libertad and Chan Chen schools discussed the community fair, Easter camp and garden projects with us. After discovering new details, we realize we have a lot more planning and organizing to do! </div>
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Against all odds, we have finally made it!<br />
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The truth is, in spite of the frustration and the confusion
that surrounded us all on Wednesday as we wondered whether we would even be
traveling to Belize at all, the past three days have been completely productive
and meaningful. As a group, we encountered our “adventure on the way to the
adventure,” and have so many experiences and newfound relationships to show for
it. I feel as though the level on which I know people now is so much deeper
than before, and the stress and trials of each leg of our journey have brought
us infinitely closer together.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Although we have had to make slight adjustments to our
schedule for the week, I have absolutely no doubts that we are about to be
blown away by the adventure of a lifetime. Walking down the streets of this
town and interacting with the wonderful people who live here, I am encouraged
by the attitudes and perspectives of those we meet. Perhaps the most refreshing
part of it all is what appears to be the lack of regard for specific time and
minute counting. The atmosphere is so much more relaxed and everyone seems so
much more concerned about each other than themselves.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Beyond this, the town is full of life and youthfulness.
There are so many children everywhere and you are constantly crossing paths
with other people no matter where you are. Suddenly these people and the
reality in which they exist has become one with the reality in which we are
existing for the next week, and we are incredibly lucky to have that type of
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next day, but I am definitely assured of the fact that no matter what we are
able to do in order to serve these people, there is no doubt we will learn so
much more than we can fathom even now.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The best adventures are the ones that are unplanned. After 3
days of traveling we have all experienced unseen adventures. Being in the Boise
airport for 10.5 hours led to making friends from classmates and a night
layover in Houston allowed for a nighttime road trip/ adventure to Galveston,
Texas. This road trip included seeing the golf coast, an open mic night,
milkshakes, and finally Waffle House. When it came to flying to our final
destination everyone was ready and excited to see what Belize would bring.<br />
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landed in Belize we were greeted by warm weather and a school bus prepared to
take us to Corozal. One of our first Belize experiences occurred while we drove
north and stopped at a coconut water stand on the side of the highway. The
drive included the beautiful and tree filled landscape of Belize. Once at the hotel we enjoyed a delicious
dinner and continued the night with friends by playing the guitar, singing, and
talking. It is obvious through all conversations everyone is excited for tomorrow
to come and begin working on the garden.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex, Hailey and Jordan (right) pose after landing in Belize City.</td></tr>
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<span style="text-indent: 0.5in;">Tonight, my heart is as warm as the
tropical night as I sit with my fellow classmates, playing guitar and talking.
Our trip here was not easy: in fact, we spent over 51 hours traveling to
finally arrive tonight, a day late, in the beautiful Corozal. But, I am more
blessed than I can even articulate. Last night in Houston, five of us rented a
car and traveled to Galveston, Texas. We stepped out of the car to a dark,
raging Gulf of Mexico. The waves overtook the outcropping and I caught my
breath as I watched the water almost overtake the rocks that held my four new,
but already close friends. Full of milkshakes, we traveled down the beach
looking for a long pier to be pleasantly surprised. We stumbled upon an open
mic night and were welcomed in by a group of 10 or so friends who filled the
night with music and laughter. Turns out, we have amazing musical talent in our
group in Keith and many others! The wind was stronger than I have ever felt and
the dark night stunk of fish when we walked out on the dock, surrounded by
locals fishing at 2:30 in the morning. We traveled back to Houston, exhausted
but with smiles on our faces and warm Waffle House pancakes and cheese grits in
our stomachs. I don’t think I have ever fallen asleep so quickly when I hit my
pillow that night.</span></div>
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At the
airport, we all wore the cleanest option of the one or two outfits we had and
my group, group two, anxiously awaited the flight. Calling my friends and
family to say goodbye, I realized it was my first trip alone out of the
country. That, coupled by the fear that we have come so close and may still not
be able to get to Belize, filled my heart as I climbed on the plane and my
heart could finally rest when we lifted off the ground. <o:p></o:p></div>
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reached Belize, the tropical air, the sun, and the friendly people opened their
arms and swallowed us in. We piled on a bus and drove on the very small highway
towards Corozal. Our Peacework leader (the group that is hosting us) and
Professor Fry bought us water, plantain chips,
and coconut water filled with coconut jelly from local vendors along the
road. I was in a sort of shock as I traveled around the countryside—what
poverty these people live in! Living in the small, dusty, lonely homes along
the road is something I could never imagine. But, something hit my as we drove:
why in the world do we ever need more? These people have a roof over their
head, food to eat, water to drink, shining sun, and friends to love. Just
because our American lives have become centered around our iPhones, our
computers, our houses, our cars, our clothes, doesn’t mean this is the right
way for the entire world. I am so glad to have already gained this perspective.
Tomorrow when I wake up and meet a new people in a new culture, I will
recognize that I have so much to learn. Indeed, I hope to have open eyes and an
open heart to take this opportunity fully and completely. Adios from Belize,
and blessings for the week ahead! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hailey and Chris taking a peek at the Libertad book collection.</td></tr>
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Our theme this year is "healthy lifestyles." Our focus will be on Libertad and Chan Chen elementary schools. We'll be working on various projects, such as a community carnival, a school garden at each school and an Easter camp.<br />
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