San Ramon

So the past couple days I was at a rural stay. I stayed in the community of San Ramon. It was amazing!! My host family was so nice and so interested in talking about my life! They were also really open about their lives and experiences they have had. San Ramon is a base Christian community, they are vary alive in their liberation theology. Friday I had the opportunity to talk to members of the community, and hear their stories and talk about history and politics. On Saturday we went to a memorial service for those who died in March during the war. It was such a powerful celebration. It was a celebration of their lives and there was music and people talked about how the lives of Oscar Romero and Rutilio Grande still influence their lives today. On Sunday I went to their church service- It is amazng to witness such cheerful and active faith. People are so hopeful, and their community is so strong its absolutely amazing. Sister Anita, who helps organize with the community is one of the most independent women I have met. She basically helped this community organize and start social programs that help people in the community but also those outside of the community. Oscar Romero once said, When I die let these people be my microphones, and this community was a strong example of this.
This weekend I also got the opportunity to make soy milk! At a soy restaurant that is run by this community. It was a great weekend, I was sad to leave!!