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Felician Sr. Maria Louise Edwards (in neon yellow shirt, seated in background) writes messages to migrants on water bottles with volunteers in the Sonoran Desert near Ajo, Arizona. The messages include the dates of the water drop and encouraging words, such as "Don't give up" and "God loves you," sometimes accented with a cross or smiley face. (Peter Tran)
Felician Sr. Maria Louise Edwards (in neon yellow shirt, seated in background) writes messages to migrants on water bottles with volunteers in the Sonoran Desert near Ajo, Arizona. The messages include the dates of the water drop and encouraging words.