But just when you think that the story's complete and the epilog is published, you find out that something was left unsaid here. In this case, that message came from America, who is receiving a new home through the Esperanza volunteer program.
That's America in the photo below. And immediately below that photo is what she had to say. She had written it out and read it in Spanish the day we finished, and it was only when we had returned home that we were able to translate her comments. In their heartfelt simplicity, they carry an unmatchable eloquence.
Today is a day very special and grand privilege to know and have your aid for completing our dream of having a house that we have waited for for years.
For my son and me it is to know that dreams can become reality if only we struggle and work hard to achieve. We have enjoyed very much seeing our home finally being built.
But (the) most beautiful part of all of this is that you have become a part of the construction.
You have given, as it is said in the Bible, until it hurts and go until it hurts but you also enjoy.
WE know that in our homes will stay your work and your strength and above all your love.
This love that the world yearns for so much but thank you to Esperanza, the technicians, and to you that I can teach my children that the most important thing in this world is to love others.
There does not exist one, nor many words to describe the profound gratitude we have for your group. So we desire that you go very well always and that you can tell in Mexico you have a home…. And that is exactly as it is as you have helped make it be a home.
Emmanuel, Jose, Miguel, and I desire that God bless you.
Love,
Robert
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