Sam's Blog
Willy
Well, we got the school painted but that isnīt what I want to talk about today. Today I want to talk about Willy. Willy is a little boy that lives outside the parish. I forget his age but heīs around 5 or 6. Everytime I walk up to the parish he comes out of no where and jumps into my arms. An instant smile comes on his face and we play and play. I throw him in the air and pretend to drop him. Even though my Spanish is pretty limited we find ways to communicate. I have lots of pictures of Willy and lots of pictures that Willy took with my camera.
The odd thing about me and Willyīs friendship is that Iīm more comfortable with little girls. I donīt have a lot of exposure to little boys and in the past we havenīt related as well for whatever reason. Itīs great that Willy and I have established this bond. Itīs really why we came to Gautemala - to establish relationships. All of the people are amazing, but especially the kids. They are wonderful! So full of life and joy. They might be poor when it comes to money, but they are muy rico when it comes to joy and happiness. Isnīt that what it means to be truly rich?
I need to wrap this up because itīs dinner time at the parish. As always I hope everybody is doing well and Iīm sorry you canīt be here. One last note. Iīve also made lots of friends from the US. If any of my friends from Rockhurst are reading this - you guys rock! Adios!
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