Most of the kids at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson that we've worked with over the past five years are in college now. We invited them for lunch yesterday and six were able to come. They arrived at noon. We had a simple lunch of sandwiches, chips, and fruit, with ice cream sundaes for dessert. We sat at the table and talked for four straight hours, while everyone shared the details of their summers. Alan did a month long study abroad program in Australia, Rudy went to Mexico for a month, Sergio worked and completed high school graduation requirements (a year early), David interned at a biomedical engineering firm and worked full time, Karla worked and went to Disneyland, and Destiny went to a UA Science Camp, interned in a doctor's office, and went on a trip to DC and NYC. We're also proud of those that couldn't come yesterday for one reason or another. Meybelyn has worked two jobs all summer - retail and restaurant, Gabi and Alex did internships in Maryland, Erika attended a weeklong science camp at Biosphere, and Tatiana shadowed doctors while on a trip in Cameroon. All good stuff! We are so proud of all of them!
The last ones left at 6 pm. Just after I put everything away, I looked out the window at this amazing "after" sunset. A beautiful way to end the day!
The last ones left at 6 pm. Just after I put everything away, I looked out the window at this amazing "after" sunset. A beautiful way to end the day!
