I spent the past week in Viecente Guerrero, Mexico with a group from WPC building a home for a needy family. The mother has polio causing her to have to rely on a crutch. Her children’s names are Jose, Karen, and Rigoberto.
I spent the majority of my time on the roof, sheeting and putting the tar paper on. I really enjoyed being on the roof, looking out at the other homes toward the ocean. I also mixed cement for the first time of my life. The physical labor was fun since I got to get to know my fellow WPC members better.
The part that I really enjoyed was giving caballitos (piggyback rides) to the neighborhood children. After running arround, I told them that I was tired, so I leaned up against a truck drinking water, thinking that I had gotten away. But little did I know that a girl named Kayla climbed up on the bed of the truck and jumped on my back and in the process knocked my water bottle from my hand. I couldn’t get mad at her and marveled at her ingenuity. They also tried to stand on an upside down paint can to stand on so they could reach my shoulders. Kids!
I am glad I got back safely and did not get sick. I also really appreciate having toilets that I can flush toilet paper down, drinkable water, and paved roads. However, I do miss the fish tacos.