Today, was a very busy day today in Los Cedros. We accomplished many different things as a group, including digging more than half of the trench for the new water line. This was a very tough job and took a lot of time and effort. We spent nearly all day with a pick, shovel, or other tools in our hands. But it is really encouraging to see the members of the community chipping in. We had multiple guys hanging out and working with us all day long. We even had a few ladies group a shovel and chip in. I really enjoyed seeing an older man that could not help us out very much, grab a pick and break up the ground in front of his house. He wanted to help out as much as he could and that was great to see him taking the time to invest in the water project in his community.
Also, part of the group conducted a medical clinic at the church. I heard they treated 100 people, gave out medicine, and taught the kids how to properly wash their hands. It is great to see how this community is already taking pride and their spirits are being lifted. The locals want to learn about us and I really think the men and women just like being around us. They will spend the entire day working with the men or sitting at the church talking with the women. I have learned a lot about caring for others and how special just spending time with people can be.
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