Dear Interim,
I wanted to write to give you
an update on Jamie since we just got back from a four-day trip to Costa Rica.
Jamie is having an absolute
ball. The language and volunteer program you recommended is fantastic and the
director is an amazing guy. Our first day in San Jose, he took us on a
really interesting tour of the city. I was really impressed with all the topics
we touched on during the tour. What a dynamic guy. We also went to the
program’s headquarters and had lunch with Jamie and his compadres.
Jamie’s host family situation
has been fantastic. They have really made him a part of their family and he has
enjoyed each of them. They prepared a lovely dinner for us and it was such a
pleasure to share a meal with them. Not only that, but Jamie has made many
friends in their neighborhood. There were many people in the neighborhood who
addressed Jamie by name and stopped to talk with him. The funny part is that
there are actually two Jamie’s in the program right now—and BOTH red-headed
young men. So, Jamie has taken to going by “Jaimito” (little Jamie) which has
caused much mirth every time he introduces himself to someone new.
He’s already completed two
internships, one in a community center helping disadvantaged kids and one in a
medical clinic. This week he was off to work on an ecotourism farm where he
will be without internet for the next three weeks. It was just so cool to see
how good Jamie’s Spanish has gotten and how comfortable he is speaking. The
friendliness of the Ticos is something Jamie really enjoys, and he’s made many,
many friends.
Also, I can’t thank you
enough for letting Jamie know how incredibly lucky he is to have the
opportunity to work at Alta this winter. You got through to him in a way his
parents just couldn’t, so thank you for that! We could not be more pleased
with Jamie’s experiences. Thanks so much for recommending them to him! You certainly do important work that change the lives of the
kids with which you work!
Lisa
