Our first day in the ghetto was filled with highs and lows. Meeting the children, the teachers, Tita and countless people on the streets of La Limonada brought tears of joy and sorrow to us all. We loved being in the Escuelita - Limon. The children are amazing - so full of love and affection and so welcoming. We also made several home visits and ate lunch in Escuelita - Mandarina, which is currently being renovated. It was an overwhelming day for all of us and in our devotional time together we discussed the aspects of the day that touched us most deeply. At the same time, we feel happy to be here and saddened by the conditions we see. We see joy on faces in spite of extreme poverty and are compelled to be more appreciative of the blessings in our own lives. We are aware of how driven our lives are by the clock and hectic schedules. The people here truly live in the moment and that has inspired us to do the same. The sense of community in the ghetto is amazing. We witnessed neighbors buying fresh tortillas and other foods from one another, inviting the frail and elderly under their tattered roofs to care for them and sharing what little they had with each other. As we followed Tita through the narrow alleyways, people opened their doors to greet her with love. She freely gives her time, resources and herself to everyone she meets. Tita exemplifies the actions and love of Jesus.
-Kim
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