Reflection on Goals

To complete our work and benefit the students and community

We finished what we set out to do. We benefitted the community by offering them a place to eat. The meals are critical because it’s difficult to learn when you are hungry.

To put how lucky we are in perspective

It definitely did. The back flips they were doing in the dirt were amazing. The one store they have is in a house and we have many grocery stores in walking distance. They only have a few items in their schoolyard (e.g. swings) and we have many options.  They are able to enjoy themselves like we do, but they do not have as many resources. Their lives are good and they have many talents (e.g. 14 back flips in a row, building skills, etc.). We aren’t better than them.

To give back to the community of Belize

We did this by building the part of the dining facility (i.e. the knee wall). We gave them school supplies. We also played with them and watched their gymnastic skills.

To make four new friends. To get to know one of the school kids and establish a friendship

Check. Everyone made new friends. What broke the barrier for us was playing soccer and basketball with them on the first day. There were also instances where we introduced ourselves and then played other games with them (e.g. hopscotch, cards, etc). Even on their day off, they chose to participate in the building with us.

We will have a good attitude when we work in the village

We didn’t complain even though we were tired and sweaty. The breaks were needed. We had motivation because the community needed the building.

To make a change in one life

“I made a big change by building them a place to eat and making friendships.” We changed all of the kids’ lives with the dining space.

They made a difference in our lives by giving us the opportunity to do something for them. It was a gift being able to give to them.