After visiting Chamberlain, we went to see Gloria, a sweet elderly lady with a lot of heart. We had a lunch that she had prepared since early in the morning and made paper flowers that turned out to be beautiful (when we learned how to make them properly). I could see in her eyes that she was pleased to have us at her house and enjoyed our company. During the day, she showed us the collection of things that she owned, but what I remember the most is her collection of things that resembled the Virgin of Guadalupe (such as a burnt tortilla with the image of the Virgin, a piece of wood in her shape, etc.).
While some stayed at Gloria’s small house, groups went to the No More Deaths tent or on walks in the colonia. No More Deaths is an organization that serves food and water to recent deportees being dumped at the border by the Department of Homeland Security after being apprehended and processed. These people have often been walking through the desert for days and have medical issues, no food, no money, and are not sure of what to do. People from as far away as Oaxaca are left at this dismal border crossing near Nogales when they are deported.
After another full day, we returned to the Casa de Misericordia. An inspired group of students went back to the No More Deaths tent in the evening with Andy while the rest of us prepared crosses to place on the wall the next day to honor those who had died in the desert with activist Teresa Leal....
-Jamie (and Lauren)
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We are so proud of you. You are learning about your world, and how you can make it a better place for all. Be safe and come home with a new light in your eyes, our Jaimie. We can't wait to hear of your adventures. Aunt Trish
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