Day 3

Day 3: Turnip the heat

Today we headed straight to the Valley of the Moon and Habitat for Humanity work site. While some built fire pits the others continued gardening. Before we began, the terrrain was overpowered with years of top soil and brush. By the end of the day we cleared enough to the extent we that were able to plant lavender and rosemary. In the process of clearing the soil, we disturbed a bee hive and one of the bees unfortunately stung Bo. Luckily Bo did not cry and seemed to recover quickly. In order to survive the heat, we took many water breaks and occasionally used the hose to cool off. After a hard two days of work we thanked the supervisors, departed the sight and headed straight to the pool. We then had a wonderful dinner at the Bishops Ranch followed by a reflection of our experiences.

Mike pointed out how the work we were doing is the type of field work that some mothers need to do with a baby on their back everyday. While it is not limited to women, this image stuck with me. I was reminded of our privilege that is often unearned, which is why it is important to give back and serve the community. I also thought of the children that will attend the place we are building. I am so grateful for the opportunities I have and I hope that these children can receive help, a home, and an education.