Friday morning thoughts

Good morning from Tijuana!!!

Today, Friday is our last workday.  It has been another great week working with Esperanza.

Last night during a euchre game with Steve, John, William (from OSU) and I - William asked me why we have come back so many times?  It isn't a very difficult question to answer....

I come back for a number of reasons:

- The families are always warm, welcoming and fun.  They always have a smile on their faces and seem to be happy.

- It is always good to re-connect with the Esperanza workers.  Eduardo is as crazy as ever - for those of you who have been down here and know him.  He is the heart and soul of Esperanza.

- It is great to bring new people down here.  Only two of our college students this year are returning students.  It is always one of my highlights listening to the new people's thoughts and impressions.

- The weather - normally it is about 10-20 degrees warmer - but this year is still warmer than Wooster.

- The food is also very good - both the lunches cooked by the families and when we go out.

that is it for now - we are headed for more digging today and the other van is heading for a cement pour with USC.  We will have our fiesta at lunch today and go to the soccer game tonight.

Phil Starr