Today was our final day in the DR, and we enjoyed every minute of it! The day began with a tour of the completed housing projects from previous service trips in Cielo. It was inspiring to see the effects that past groups had on the community, and it revealed how much we were helping currently. We also continued work on the projects we had been working on throughout the week. It was a sobering experience when we had to say goodbye to our work friends for the last time! After lunch, we visited the women’s co-op where many of us purchased goods and souvenirs made by the women in the community of Cielo. It was good to know that the money we spent went to a good cause and that it would empower the women. Another community experience came when we visited several homes in Cielo. We dropped off groceries and prayed with several of the families. The scenery throughout the neighborhood was quite beautiful and picture-worthy. The trip wrapped up with a massive March Madness-style basketball tournament with local hoopers. We played hard and spent time with many friends. Overall, the trip has been awesome and fun. It has reminded us of the importance of service in our daily lives. We are ready for our return home and are looking forward to seeing our families and friends again!!
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