Busy-ness

Hello all!
We arrived safely in Tucson, Arizona and have spent the last 2 days here. We visited a detention center where immigrants are held, "processed", and deported from. That same day we met with an EMU grad who works as a lawyer in Florence, AZ. She meets with immigrants who cannot afford representation, and educates them on their rights and how they can represent themselves in immigration court. That night we met with Shalom Mennonite Church, and learned of their work through voluntary service with Border Links and other organizations. Needless to say, it was a full and emotionally charged day. My brain feels swollen with the sheer amount of information I have learned about immigration, let alone the heaviness in my heart and the aching I feel for everyone who is a part of this whole mess we call a system.
Today was a nice change of pace. We were allowed to sleep in, and then set of for the Arizona/Sonora Desert Museum. We walked around this outdoor museum admiring cacti, birds, lizards, and other desert creatures for 4 hours. The pace was much slower, and the weather was gorgeous; mid 70's clear and sunny. I don't miss winter at. all.
Tomorrow we set out for Douglas, Arizona... which is on the border. There we will be studying more about border issues. The more I learn, the more I don't know. It is a difficult predicament, and I can easily say that I dislike the feeling.
I am already feeling tired and worn down, and we are only 2 days into the trip! Each day, though, I feel revitalized. Sleep is such a miracle.
Well, I thought I would send a quick update, because I will be without internet access for the next week.
Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts. I love and miss you all,
Jenn