Systemizing the Habitat process

So, a representative from the Latin American Habitat office came to do a workshop with all 22 of our Las Rosas Habitat families. The idea is that they are going to evaluate what parts of the process worked well, and which ones didn't, so that they can apply the input to other housing projects farther down the road. It was a long, cold day. I arrived at 8:30 am to set up, but we didn't end up starting the activity until after 9:30 (due to family tardiness). Also, the event was held on the outdoor (though thankfully covered) patio of the elementary school, and it was raining and extremely cold! The consultant from the LAC (Latin America Office) asked me to supervise the kids so that the parents could fully engage in the process; we played a lot of games, and I managed to fall pretty hard on the slippery tile while we were playing tag. From what I heard from where the kids and I were playing, it sounded like the workshop accomplished its goal: the families were very open about expressing their likes and dislikes. However, it was also kind of upsetting for the families and the Habitat ppl who came. I mean, even impactful organizations have flaws... and the families have a right to complain about what they didn't like. I hope that their input is put to good use. We didn't end up leaving until about 3 pm, and I was exhausted. I went home, and was going to take a nap, but one of my friends Nelson showed up and invited me over to eat Chicharrones (fried pork?). I went, and they were totally worth it!