Hola! My name is Erica. I'm a junior and am having the best time of my life in El Salvador! Before now, I've never even been on a plane, to the ocean, or out of the country. Cross off all 3 of those now! My group and I are building a house for this little girl, Daniela, and her super awesome Grandma!

 

We just met Daniela today, but we've been playing with the other little kids in the house. Here I am with 6-year-old Michelle and 7-month-old Daniel (I think that's how they're spelled, just pronounce them as Spanish-y as you can :)

Michelle was super excited to use my camera and to get her picture taken; here's some of the results of our little break from work:

 

I have fallen in love with the people of El Salvador and am so blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of this trip. You'll never find such happy, helpful people, and the language barrier doesn't even matter. Case in point: here's a school boy posing for a photo:

This is one of the very best experiences of my life and has totally changed how I view the world. Please remember to pray for the people of El Salvador and for all in poverty.

 Adios from El Salvador!
Erica Johnson