Erma and Patricio are from nearby villages up in the mountains here.
They are married and help run this hacienda "San Juan de la Vega".
We would be lost without them.
I wouldn't trade our chaos- and I think they are enjoying the change in pace too.
It is no longer a quiet farm. Now there are 4 very loud boys running everywhere.
On a practical side, they know everything about farming and the mountains.
On the relational side, they have taught us much in that they are always contenta (happy),
even when working long, backbreaking farm hours.
They give chores to our kids to keep them occupied, and teach them how to do new things.
Everyday Patricio comes and gets Bleu and Liam around 9am and gives them their duties.
From hauling manure, to building a new coop for all our animals -- the boys love it.
They always want to go on an adventure.
I have watched and learned much from Erma this first week in terms of attitude.
She is quiet, shy and quick to smile at my poor spanish.
She feels no entitlement that we suffer from back home.
She loves her job and is content to do it, and no more, and no less.
"It is what it is" she says.
She is quiet, shy and quick to smile at my poor spanish.
She feels no entitlement that we suffer from back home.
She loves her job and is content to do it, and no more, and no less.
"It is what it is" she says.
They both only speak spanish, so there is much demonstrating and waving of the hands.
I hope by the end of our time here the boys can converse better.
It shows me how universal our hearts and our duties are though,
to have friends who you laugh with, who protect you and who you learn from,
all without ever speaking a word.
I hope by the end of our time here the boys can converse better.
It shows me how universal our hearts and our duties are though,
to have friends who you laugh with, who protect you and who you learn from,
all without ever speaking a word.
Such an amazing experience. Thanks for keeping updated.
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