This is currently my second mission trip, and I have grown and become a different person than I was last year. Last year was a very uncomfortable yet encouraging moment to push myself in a way I have never had to do before. This year I find myself in more of a leadership position not having all of the older kids guide me like they did last year. This includes my older brother Andrew
You guys probably know my brother very well. This year I am doing this trip without him. There have been times where I miss him and times where I am happy he’s not here. Not having my brother here has allowed me to actually grow a relationship with other people, and not have to be in his shadow. This independence has let me take more of a leader position and helped me to focus on being a person with individuality rather than trying to win validation from my brother and the group. I am having a great time so far and have already pushed myself farther than I have before.
Morgan, thank you for sharing this. What a perfect opportunity for you to “step up” and discover all those new relationships and rewarding group dynamics that may be hard to do when family is around. I enjoyed your post…great reflection on how you see yourself growing during this journey!!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see your individuality and confidence soar! Never short yourself an opportunity worrying about what someone else might think. The One who matters is God. You are who He made you to be so let yourself shine, sister!! You got this! 😘
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