Today was a very emotional day for everyone as we had to say goodbye to our Guatemalan families. We worked a half day and had a closing ceremony for each site where everyone said their thank you's and good bye's. While the families thanked us for all of the hard work we had put into their new homes, we had to thank them as well for their hospitality and perspective that they have given us. They are not just the families that we are building homes for, they are OUR families!
Site 1, Team Tony (Santa Cruz):
Playing with baby Kenya
Mark and Jacqueline
Selfie
The romance has flourished
Barry is great with the kids
Lauren with the masons
The happy family!
Site 2, Team Chris (Cobán):
The team, family, masons, helpers, everyone
The local kids
Luis will turn 8 this weekend. Happy Birthday Luis!
Chris and Lila delivering the team photo to Juan, the mason
Chris presenting the team photo to the family
Alan's new wheelbarrow route
It works!
The kids colouring
Beautiful work!
Day 5, tell us how you really feel, Mike!
Site 3, Team Paulie (Cobán):
Team Paulie representing Chive Charities, The Ottawa Police Association, and the BD Battalion
The first layer of bricks going on!
Laying the toonie in the bricks
The team with the masons and the family after their delicious BBQ lunch
Thats teamwork!
Moving the bricks into the rooms
The girls, looking fabulous
ALL DONE!
Reflections on the week to come!
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