The people of Puerto Rico are some of the most resilient I know. They remind me of the strength I see in the people of Trenton and how they look after their own and fight for their community. Nani is someone who impacts your life in a variety of ways despite us only getting to know her for a week. She loves Puerto Rico and it is evident in her words and actions. She supports us with all of her being and is always making sure that we are doing well. Just tonight she told us about how her and her friends use their own money to go out and fix what is wrong. That mentality and strength is what I have seen in everyone we have encountered thus far.
In Yabucoa, I remember watching TiTi using a broom to try and clear some of the pile that we had created. She’s 82 and still wants to be in the action! Francisco was so cool at the nature reserve! He was right there with us helping us clear room for more trees. Today, hearing Manuel speak about the naval base and the culture in the surrounding lands was incredible. It is the constant positivity and passion for what they do that makes the people here so incredible. They are also giving and welcoming. I think Arky and I were talking about this and we were reflecting on how it feels to be a part of a family here whereas in the US it is hard to come by this sort of community. It has been a welcome change.
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