I just got back to Mexico this past weekend and wanted to share some photos with the BAIC. I was there for a week and worked in an orphanage. Also went to help out in migrant worker camps. We fed about 300 people and gave shoes and socks to another 200 children. I've never done anything like this, and as sad as it was to see it was also one of the most rewarding experiences I've had. I am truly greatful for the things I have! Man I wish I new more espanol!



My wife with the ninos!


Me and the ninos!


This is an example of migrant worker homes.










My wife washing the dirty/calloused feet of the children, before we gave them socks and shoes.

 

mad props to you bro. It takes a lot of heart to go down and take care of people in those living conditions.

 

wow!!!! thats great man you and your wife have really big hearts. im curious, what mabe you want to go there and do you plan on going back?

 

isn't it such a rewarding feeling? It makes you appreciate everything you have, almost like you can't even put it into words What orphange did you go to? I went to one in the valley de trindad in '01.

 

that's awesome man.

 

Godd job, thanks for being a better person than most.

 

Thanks all for the compliments, but really I'm no different than anyone else. I'm not better than most, just a regular guy. Anyone can do this! I just went down with an openness to do whatever I was asked. I had no real expectations. Did what I was told, cause in some cases it could be dangerous. At one of the migrant camps some dude had a switchblade that he was trying to intimidate us with, so all the guys kinda kept thier eyes open just in case trouble was to be stirred.


Just my calling man + Mercy wanted to do something like this together as a couple. It awesome to watch your spouse loving people like that. Yeah I do want to go back next year! It would be cool to see the kids from the orphanage again, maybe see how much they have grown.




The orphanage was called, " Hogar Para Ninos" in Vicente Guerrero, Mexico. It's about 3-4 hours south of the border, and about an to hour and a half to two hours from Ensenada (I think).

 

Damn Gus your trying to get me all choked up!

good on ya bro, I'll be donating my time to putting those brembos on your car this week, that will make me feel all warm and squishy inside

 

This is really great, nice to see stuff like this in the world today!!

 

maybe next time you could bring some i-clubers along with you. lol

 

That's great. You and your wife are very kind.

 

Def cool of you man. Now I only dare to say this even though I will get flamed. But I wish more people would do that here at home with children/families who need it most.

 

No flaming bro, there are those out reaches in the tenderloin in the city. The feeding, the foot washing, giving out clothes to the homeless. . . it's there.

Here is the sad part, whatever we do it will definately mean something to folks, but it will never be enough! The hope is that these poor folks will recieve love, and though we cannot sustain everyone, that they know that they are loved! That there are folks who care, and as a result provide hope.

 

dude...

i salute you. :salute smiley:


nice job!

 

Many of us, as much as we want to help the children and families, we want a bigger turbo, injectors and pump or the coilovers. But what can you say. It is important to help others in need, but ultimately their government is responsible(in a third world country). In the US, many families are poor not because the government don't help, but because some people are just lazy.

I don't have a lot of sympathy for people who are in the dumps because they're lazy and thats all they can afford with their welfare(and many homeless as well). When I moved out of my parents' house when I was 18, I worked 60 hour weeks getting paid **** and I managed to live relatively comfortably. Sure it wasn't luxury, but I didn't need any help from anyone to sustain my living.

I think one big problem is there are plenty of resources out there, but it doesn't always reach the people who really need it. So I guess outreach programs such as these can help.

Don't forget about the poor people in other countries such as China, Africa, other southeast Asian countires..

After my ranting, ultimately, props to you!