A little planning, some bold colors of paint and a lot of patience can leave a message of enduring friendship in the most unexpected of places.
Blake Hadley, one of the expeditioners on our recent trip to Jech-vo has a huge talent and wanted to share it with the people we were serving, but how does a graphic design/advertising genius leave a mark in a poor pueblo in Mexico?
He spent a few weeks devising a message combined with iconic images that would remind everyone that even though they may dress and speak differently, they would always be friends.
It started when the first work day was done. The designated wall was washed, and prepared for the many layers of blue paint that were soon to follow.
Such a cold night, but Blake and the AV crew set up the projector and the white crayons were put to good use to get sketch the images onto the wall. The images were then taped off and the paint brushes were brought out :)
Steady and patient hands were needed for the many different colors to follow. Ambassadors were appearing right in front of our eyes, and even more importantly, before the eyes of the young children who would be seeing them everyday from then on.
The lasting message of "Hay Un Amigo En Mi" was completed in just a few short days, with the impact of informing the children and the community that they had many friends around the world.
And as for the expeditioners...
The memories will last forever!
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