23 April 2010
Written by Leon
Friday morning arrived filled with sunshine and anticipation of a great last day in our school assignments. Maria and Leon went to the Mario Beiero school to meet with two sixth grade classes and one eigth grade class. We had a fun day with the students singing American folk songs and Maria added a special touch as she led the students in games and fun activities. Rocky and Reita dazzled the students at the Professional School while Kathleen and Joe helped to build a bridge between the seniors and some tenth grade students in Beja.
Our afternoon was taken by last minute shopping, preparation for packing and general relaxation. We look forward to an evening concert at the Biblioteca and dinner later at one of Beja’s finest: Pulo de Lobo.
And now, as we prepare to leave, I would like to leave you with these thoughts: WE all arrived in Portugal and Beja with our dreams of helping to wage peace with another culture through mutual communication, interaction and respect. I truly believe our dreams came true during our two weeks in Beja.
Langston Hughes, one of America’s greatest Black poets wrote a beautiful poem about dreams. It goes:
Hold fast to dreams
for if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
that cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
for when dreams go
Life is a barren field
frozen with snow
So, to each member of this wonderful team, and to our truly outstanding leader, I wish each of you a lifetime of dreams.
Friday, April 23, 2010
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