Documentary: "Which Way Home"
Books: Enrique's Journey, Sin Nombre
Powerful, so be prepared. Describes dreams, broken homes, children sacrificing all in order to hop trains ("Beasts"- because so deadly) to the states. Mothers speak of lost love, children not wanting their parents to struggle... torn between two worlds. Helping me fully understand each day why I am here: to help children make more promising lives for themselves in their own communities. Tears streaming during this discussion in Spanish class. Different kind of bond with these families and volunteer team than I have ever experienced. We are thankful- for each other, for these children, family/community support, for growth, for what we have to return home to, for our lives, our breath, for the hope that one less child will lose his/her life to a broken dream, that one more child will realize multiple options through his/her education, that we receive your prayers and have family and friends to pray for, too. Each day, I count abundant blessings. Sending big hugs for you back home! Thanks for sharing this with me!
