Past Expeditions: Ensenada 2007

 

 

 

Ensenada, July 2007

Our July 2007 Ensenada, Mexico expedition was made up of people from three states and many families, but the core of our expedition was the Lamoureux Family from Highland, Utah. Jim and Margo brought their 4 youngest children on a “family vacation” and invited the rest of us to join them. Many of the group had never met before, but by the time we came home we were fast friends having been brought together in a common purpose.

We were able to help two families create homes to move their young families into. All of our talents, enthusiasm and willingness to serve was what was needed. We were joined in Mexico by the family and friends of those we went to serve. We were able to demolish one home, clear the debris, grade the ground for a new home and pour the foundation for what was literally the dream home of Braulio Torres and his family. His dream home would be a better version of the home made of wood crates that we had just torn down—because it was literally falling down.

Our second project was quite different. The young Hernandez family were trying to finish their home, which was an addition on top of her parent’s home. In a weeks time we were able to hang drywall, tape, mud, sand, mud, sand, and then mud and sand once more. Hanging drywall is not a common form of construction in Mexico and it just so happened that two of the men in our group had considerable professional experience in that area. Together with many willing hands, we finished the project by the time we left.

We also had the opportunity to spend the day at the Rancho El Faro Orphanage for girls in the San Antonio Valley near Ensenada. The Stoddard family from Ohio met us there for the day. We spent the day painting and interacting with the girls there. They taught us to dance and we taught them beading and other games. It was a wonderful experience. 

 

House demolition. Going...


Going...


Gone.


Learning a new dance.


Hangin' with the girls at Rancho El Faro.


Judy always finds something to smile about.


"Paletas" is a main food group. Working here on our daily allowance.


Interacting with church group in Ensenada.


Yes, Ensenada is sourrounded by beaches.