Starting to prepare for the mission trip has definitely been a little easier this year, mentally and physically, knowing more what to expect from last year’s mission trip. Last year was such a great experience working with the elderly and helping at the local food bank and soup kitchen. I am definitely ready for this next adventure God has for me this coming summer, but am saddened by the fact this is my last year. I have enjoyed working with the other youth in making a difference in the community and helping those less fortunate than me.
I am excited and ready to help out the homeless in San Francisco and hope to bring joy and good news to their lives, to make such a powerful impact the people will never forget. I remember last year switching stations to help out at a retirement center for a day and having a lovely and deep conversation with a gentleman I just met. Having to switch back to my original station and hearing that the man was asking about me and where I was made me feel so good that I had such a big impact after just one afternoon of conversation. This also made a huge impact on my life and how precious our lives truly are, that even chatting up with a stranger and hearing them out can make all the difference. This changed my view on life and how I take everything for granted.
I want to make as much of an impact, if not bigger, this year and continue to make a change for the better, a change the world needs. I am prepared for another lifelong experience and long lasting memories to look back on and be proud of, knowing I changed someone’s life for the better. This may be my last year going on this trip, true, but this is only the beginning of my serving the community and making it better for the years to come.
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