Monday, January 21, 2008

Family to Family Humanitarian Expeditions Beginnings

During trips to Mexico and Central America, we witnessed the native peoples endless shortage of necessities: bathrooms, covered floors, and adequate housing. It was obvious that while they worked hard, they seldom had opportunity to learn skills that would help them provide adequately for their needs. At the same time it was apparent that most of us in the United States were physically and financially capable of helping teach and assist the people in those countries.

Sending money to Mexico and Central America could and does make a difference. But we believed that bringing the two groups together would change people as well as landscapes. Together those without would gain hope as they witnessed others sharing and helping. At the same time those with so much would realize the joy of sharing instead of just having.

Most importantly both groups would grow together and become part of each other’s lives.