Today I had the opportunity to do some translating. It was my first hands-on translating experience. The people in my exchange program received an e-mail about a week ago telling us that if were interested, just let them know. So, today three other friends and I got picked up by a bus and taken to a beautiful little ranch/farm about 20 minutes away from our town. I was almost immediately taken aback at the kindness of the people we were with. They all worked for a foundation called Christian Foundation for Children and Aging which is was founded in the Catholic faith, but doesn't judge based on a person's religion. A lot of them were people from the U.S. that sponsor a child down here for about $30 a day. Because of this money, they are able to buy things like school supplies when they would have no other way of getting money to pay for them. I was so amazed at the love that these Americans had for the families that they sponsor down here. After writing letters back and forth and supporting them, they were finally able to meet. It was incredible. Some of the stories were just heartbreaking and I had tears in my eyes at one point. Today was a day for them to just get together and enjoy each other's company. Everyone played games, ate lunch together, and did a little Latin dancing, lol. So, our job was to translate between the sponsors and their families. It was just so amazing, there aren't even words to describe. I could just feel God's love pouring out of these people onto the Costa Rican families and children. I think all of us were extremely touched. We spoke to the founder of the foundation and got his business card. We're going to see if we can help out some more while we're down here. I feel so blessed after today. It's an amazing organization that is making a difference in the world one child at a time. Incredible...
Also, I learned that I can speak Spanish, lol! I know that sounds crazy, but most days I come home feeling completely stupid because I couldn't understand half of what was said to me, but today, I feel like I accomplished something. It was definitely uplifting and encouraging, and it made me feel like I'm actually learning the language more than I thought I was. Good day, good day...
Website: www.cfcausa.org Check out the foundation's website!
Con amor,
Amelia
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You know my stance on faith, but organizations like the one you worked with are the kind that really get it, you know? Anyway, glad you had a good day, Amelia!
awww that is awesome!!! Man. that is just simply exciting. Not only for them but for you as well. I am glad you got to experience that amelia. seriously. Maybe if you get to come down to Mexico, you'll see that love again!
I'm glad things worked out. The world is a tough place indeed but still has more good than bad. Both the good and bad are housed in people and one day it will be restored to it's original design.. but not until the appointed time. In the meantime we work with what we have, hope for more, stay satisfied with what we've got, and declare what we know.
i'm so upset that i couldn't do that with you guys! it sounds like you had a really good experience.
and of course you can speak spanish, silly!
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