On the Road to Mosteiros...

We were on our last trip around the island of Fogo
before moving to the island of Sal just over a month ago,
when we stopped to meet this young girl
(and her grandmother who were on a long walk down the road).
I thanked the young girl for her example to us
as we could see that she was serving her grandmother.

It was so sweet.
The older woman just beamed and nodded her head.

I think of the influence and hope a child can gift to those,
(her friends, family, neighbors),
who count on her,

as well as to strangers...
 who are just passing by.

I think she oftimes makes her grandmother's day.  
I just wanted her know that she made mine.