Throughout my journey to Nicaragua, I acquired a plethora of valuable information about life that I will never let escape my mind. As citizens of a developed country, we often make ourselves oblivious to the conditions of less developed nations. Many times, we take things for granted and do not appreciate the simplicities of life. As I watched a young girl proudly show me her messy, mud-floored house, I realized that I should be thankful for everything I have and never allow my greed to get in the way of my humility. The people of Nicaragua were so grateful …show more content…
I found that an innocent young child can show me more than a wise elder. As I looked into the large, hazel eyes of a beautiful three-year-old girl named Juswali, I was saddened by the way she viewed herself. I explained to her how pretty she was and in response she said, “No, fea.” Which translates to, “No, ugly.” in English. I learned that many of the children in Nicaragua are neglected and verbally or physically abused by their parents. Witnessing the inconsideration of the parents of the dependent's first hand really opened my eyes to the struggle that the toddlers undergo every day. I will always keep in mind how blessed I am to have loving parents who care about me. After all, many of the people in Nicaragua have never been nurtured like most higher class