Perfect

There is something perfect about Antigua early in the morning. Walking down the quiet cobblestone streets in the cool air, surrounded by beautiful buildings and majestic volcanoes and the smell of Guatemalan coffee from La Condesa's coffee shop! My idea of perfect. I had another perfect experience this week while visiting the Adult Literacy class at Safe Passage.

Shared Beat has been doing clinics at Safe Passage for the past 5 years. The last week of February will be our 10th community clinic! The very first clinic I remember a lady in traditional Guatemalan dress with a baby. She wouldn't look at you, and would barely speak. She has come to the clinic every year, now with 2 young children but her demeanor remained the same. Thursday when I saw her working in the women's co-op adjacent to her adult classroom, she absolutely glowed! She smiled, joked and made conversation, what could be more perfect! Education transformed her. This reinforces my committment to supporting education through health. I wish I could take that picture in my head of this woman's smile and share it with you. Guess you'll have to take my word for it- Perfect!
Feliz Dia
Jenny