Domino Effect

Mis ayudantes de hoy, Claudia y su hija, Stephanie

March 16, 2014

Domino Effect: when one action causes a small change which in turn causes another and so on. This is the theme of the day's events. What began as a simple desire, my desire, to be a part of this neighborhood, has started a subtle chain reaction in the people around me. Today I was accompanied by a friend and her daughter, who, after seeing my blog and learning about the project, wanted to take part too. They are earning service credits for an English language program. The daughter is an aspiring painter.

After a little while of toiling in the hot sun, another young lady joined in. Apart from this neighborhood, but shared her intentions to help out more in the future. She is interested in art and teaching, and communicated how she would like to gain more experience.

I would be lying if I said I did not feel some pride for providing opportunities for the young people of their country to see and create beauty from humble beginnings. The project has been twofold. First, adding beauty and value to this place, and second, providing an outlet for others to be a part, thereby gaining experience and training for other endeavors, not to mention, it is just plain good fun to get messy and make art!

There is no way of knowing where the next reaction in this chain will lead.  You will need to stay tuned in to find out. We have yet to complete mural number 2.

Finished mural receiving touch-ups

We finished the day with some of Ruth's cocido and a mbjeu.  Riquisimo!