The second day at agape camp was amazing. We started out the day with a yummy breakfast of a choice of, cereal, oatmeal, or a bagel. Then we split up into groups and went door-to-door asking for donations for the food bank we will be holding on Wednesday. Going door-to-door was very exhausting, but it was also very fun. After collecting food door-to-door, we had sandwiches, chips, and fruit for lunch. Next, we split into groups and went to stores to ask for donations. at first I thought 'This is going to be the longest two hours of my life!' but as I got used to handing out fliers and sorting food it was really fun.
Once we got back to Sacred Heart Church we unloaded food into a storage place, i was amazed on how much food was donated. Soon later, about one third of the campers got wrist bands (me not included). At first i was jealous, but i carried on with my day. We separated into family groups and went on a scavenger hunt. It was so fun. Once we got back from the hunt, we had a delicious dinner of, pasta, salad, and rolls. After dinner the councelers told us to just leave our dishes there and not wash them. After dinner we played a game where we had to get through a fake spider web of string, holding hands to your group members, without touching the string.
After we played games we gathered in a circle for a group discussion. At that time we were told that everyone who got a wristband represented one of the migrant people. They cooked the meal, but was not allowed to eat it, and had to eat a rice burrito instead. They would always be out for even the smallest touch of the string. I felt so oblivious, i had not even realized what they were doing. it made me open my eyes to what was happening, not only to me, but to every one around me.
The second day at agape camp was truly uplifting, inspirational, and a simply wonderful day.
-- Tina P. Saint Catherine of Sienna Perish--
7/24
Five fifteen in the morning, and the lights were already on. Everyone was like a walking zombie since no one thought ahead and went to sleep any earlier than the night before. Despite our too-early morning, however, the Agape campers were busy fast. From weeding in the gardens to picking blueberries, the fields that hire migrant workers were full of tired teenagers. From seven till eleven in the morning, the campers at Agape were given an introduction into the lives of the migrant workers. Though waking up was difficult, and the labor was . . . laborious, there were many important things that were done today, many things that will make a difference in our lives.
Sierra L.
St. Catherine Parish
7/24 Migrant Immersion day
After three groups from different parishes going to three different farms to weed and pick vegetables like the migrants do on a daily basis, we got the chance to take showers at a local YMCA and have at least twenty-five minutes to take a shower-you'd think you would have enough time, but really it isn't enough-the whole group met up at a grocery store. From our work at the farms (making about $.15 per person), our OTHER groups, our Family Groups, got to have our money and practically use it wisely as we will be using it for our own dinner. My group chose to have pasta and pizza, which was...eh, kinda a good idea. We came back home and made our dinner.
After dinner and cleaning up all we can, everybody loaded back into the cars and rode towards the migration camps. I have been to this migrant camp before, but this time was different because we would be having lots more people along with me. We went around the building, passing out fliers for the food bank we'll be having the next day. When we finished more of the children started to come out and we had the chance to play dodge ball, paint nails, color, and make jewelry with these fantastic people. It was great to know that at least you can talk to them in English-I must say, I am NOT good with Spanish-and they can understand each word you say. I got to talk to the kids and had an amazing time.
Experiencing this whole day, I wouldn't say, was overwhelming. It's like we went to the farms yesterday at 6:00 o'clock in the morning, and then visiting the migrant families in the afternoon today. Overall, it was fun and I'm glad I get to be here, meeting new people each day. :)
-C
After dinner and cleaning up all we can, everybody loaded back into the cars and rode towards the migration camps. I have been to this migrant camp before, but this time was different because we would be having lots more people along with me. We went around the building, passing out fliers for the food bank we'll be having the next day. When we finished more of the children started to come out and we had the chance to play dodge ball, paint nails, color, and make jewelry with these fantastic people. It was great to know that at least you can talk to them in English-I must say, I am NOT good with Spanish-and they can understand each word you say. I got to talk to the kids and had an amazing time.
Experiencing this whole day, I wouldn't say, was overwhelming. It's like we went to the farms yesterday at 6:00 o'clock in the morning, and then visiting the migrant families in the afternoon today. Overall, it was fun and I'm glad I get to be here, meeting new people each day. :)
-C
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