May 11th, 2010 by Matt Lindsey
Beautifying the Barrio: Beauty
Inspiration has surged into our lives this week, steady and strong like these unfaltering desert winds moving across the desert. It has been an outstanding week, a profound testament blazing in the face of fear and twisted perceptions, and the undeclared reality of Juarez has been revealed: That she is hungry, capable, and rising.
We could not say enough about the joy, passion and energy that these young, driven students have ignited this city with this week. Their presence has been electrifying and has built a monument of love that will continue to shine brightly into so many lives. They are an exceptional team of artists who worked with delicate intention, who have cared for and loved our Mexican brothers and sisters masterfully.
Our work here in the colonia has been liberated by the power of united creativity and joined hearts, weaving strong cords of peace into the fabric of so many souls existing together. And I can see that the swelling wave of hope has crested and is now crashing over this parched land. This is the beginning of something different. Love always wins over fear.
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Mural Photos by Aaron Johnson
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09:02 on May 11th, 2010
Wow! The mural is powerful! I have tears looking at the crew working on it. I’m so, so stoked Isaac got to be apart of this and leave his incredible mark on Ciudad Juarez. What an impact this week has been. Amazing! Can’t wait to hear all about it…
Great shots, Aaron!
18:07 on May 11th, 2010
M & M, I Love the photos for each day. I love the piller in front of the Casa de Palo Chino. Y I love the muriel. Which building is this on???
Take Care!
10:11 on May 13th, 2010
So few times have I been so moved by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, as I have been following and experiencing your story of the last week. The nature of your hearts, courage, life, movement, and victory lead me straight to the Majesty of our Daddy! To encounter the Father in such a powerful way and remain unchanged simply is not possible! Thanks for your courage, I have been blessed.
16:47 on May 21st, 2010
My, what a rainbow of colors to bring hope to the weary desert city. Awesome job everyone. What is the significance of the mural, and what building is it on? May God use all this beauty to speak fresh hope again and again to the weary souls in Palo Chino.