Iphones, washing machines, laptops, and cars…as a fortunate
American, I have the privilege of using these appliances on a daily basis.
During my stay in Las Lajas, Honduras it was humbling to experience the
simplicity of life without these luxuries. Americans often associate happiness
with material possessions, and this was not the case in Honduras. The quaint
life of a Honduran in Las Lajas revolved around family and community.
During my time in the mountain communities of Las Lajas, it
was refreshing to see families and children giddy after receiving a used pair
of soccer cleats and a kit with a toothbrush and toothpaste. These children,
despite their tattered clothes and paucity of toys, were excited as ever to
just play soccer and tag with our team of volunteers. This seemed like a stark
difference to the majority children of America, who now spend a majority of
their days on an iPad or in front of a computer or television. It was refreshing to see such joy from simple pleasures and even made me even miss the days of my childhood when life revolved more strongly around human interaction.
-Vanessa, PGY-3
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