I can't believe I quoted Tim McGraw and Jo Dee Mecina. That was obviously for you Mom.
Anyway, today I awoke to the sound of raindrops hitting the window. I awoke fully refreshed, slowly made my way out of the room to start some coffee only to find that it was 6:45 and that I was ahead of schedule. Anyway, the day had a lot in store.
We went to Casa Bugambilla to find that there was a lot of water threatening the patients rooms and acumulating towards the back. Due to the city building the roads a good two or three feet higher than promised, water runs the wrong way--toward the houses. When there was a break in the rain, Larry, Santos, Antonio, and I grabbed buckets and filled up a 200 liter drum many, many, many times and then dumped it into the street. We did the same after lunch during another break in the storm. All in all, its not unreasonable to think that we moved more than 8 tons of water today.
When the storm was too strong to move water, I played with Jabez, Lupita, and Melaria. Melaria is Teresa's youngest daughter who speaks way too quickly for me to understand and hangs out at casa bugambilla. It was a fun, low-key aspect of the day. It was funny blowing bubbles, and playing with these little kids, something I have found that I do very well.
More fun awaits tomorrow as my friends Alex and Neil are joining us here for what is bound to provide even more laughter and joy to the work day.
Anyway, thanks for reading!
Mateo
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Thanks for your words. I love reading about your life in Matamoros. I am so thankful that you've chosen to share your stories!
I've been to Casa B and I had the same feelings you described in a previous post--the dichotomy was overwhelming to me. When I returned to dallas, I felt I had abandoned Larry and Dr. Nancy and Nancita and Jesse and Kayla and Jabez. I felt empty and full at the same time. I literally couldn't speak for fear of crying. I felt broken.
Then I remembered that there were people who would come after my departure, that would pick up where I left off. There are people like you, Matt, who are present at Casa B. for all of us who have come before you. And when your physical presence ends, I know that your impact will remain...and others will come after you to build on your work.
Thank you for all that you're doing! You are a blessing.
Sarah McCormick
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