DAY 13: The Countdown continues . . .

After a very eventful Friday, I was able to make quite a press release . . . but it's easy to make when you have such an original story.

Getting there was a cinch, however, I wish I could say the same about the traffic. With the construction of places such as Cowboy Stadium as well as the new DART routes, it was easy to see why it was such a traffic jam, it was beneficial nevertheless. I had been so used to going to and fro to work that with this trip I was able to see places that I had only seen on TV. From places such as DBU, The Potter's House, to Texas Stadium, it was definitely a treat to see these places while being on assignment.

When I finally got there, it was definitely what I had expected, after all, the church was called Primera Iglesia. The church, which was a large-sized church was a place that served the Hispanic community in the Irving area. From after-school programs, ESL classes, to much more, this church had made an improvement to the community around it, and with the new addition of the new center that the ceremony was based upon, perhaps it will make much more of an impact. What was neat about this collaboration between Buckner and this church was the fact that some Buckner employees actually were members of the church, so they saw the ministries first hand. Before the ceremony started they had a community meeting evaluating the needs of the community which was spoken in both english and spanish to facilitate to everyone's needs.

After the town meeting that is when the actually ribbin cutting ceremony took place. It was really neat because the new center, that was being publicized, was a mere part of the church itself. Formerly a storage area, the people of Primera Iglesia felt that the space could be used for a greater good and through time, patience, and community support, a place where old decorations and crafts once occuped became an enrichment center for all ages. During the ribbon cutting ceremony, there was a quick prayer, words about the new center, and surely thereafter, the ribbon cutting itself.

Overall, it was a nice event as it was neat to be able to get a chance to cover such an event whether Dallas, Irving, Arlington or whereever they decide to send me. The people were very friendly, very welcoming as they invited me for refreshments afterwards that consisted of some very delicious Mexican cuisines. Being a spicy lover myself, couldn't help but to eat some jalopeno poppers and more. With interviews, pictures, and more it looks like I am ready to create my first Buckner press release . . . in due time. Stay Tuned

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