Sunday, July 17, 2022

Cancelled - Anna Berfanger-Harms

 

                Because of Covid my senior year mission trip was cancelled. When the discussion of this mission trip came up, I was excited because I felt like I could finally get my senior year mission trip that I lost. As time went on and the everyone started to prepare for this trip, I started getting second thoughts and anxious. Even though I was getting my senior year mission trip I am no longer a senior. I thought to myself, I am married and 20 years old now. A lot has changed since senior year of high school. The one thing that kept me feeling okay about this trip was the fact that my mom was going with me. So if anything goes wrong or if I need someone to talk to I have her to turn to. Knowing that my mom would be on this trip with my made me feel prepared.

                Right before the trip my family and I went on a cruise and on that cruise my mom got both Covid and cellulitis. Because of those two unexpected things combined Sara and her decided that she should not come on the trip and stay home. Leaving me back to square one feeling unprepared. But because I don’t like to deal with my emotions and feelings I told them to go away packed my bags and got in a car to start driving to Denver.

                I do miss having my mom on this trip with me it has been surprisingly great. I have been able to reconnect with the group and have not lost my temper. Although it is early in the trip I can feel that it will be a good trip with lots of connection and growth. Thank you all for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers! I need them lol.

2 comments:

  1. I wish I could have gone. Had our last trip together

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  2. Oh goodness last minute changes make me nervous too!! You are a seasoned veteran and although it would have been great to have this time with your mom, like you said maybe it’s giving a chance to bond and reconnect with people! We know you definitely can help show others how to have a good time!! Keep up the good work! 😀 Julie t

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