Patience - Calie

Patience has always been a struggle for me. Ever since I was young I have always wanted things done perfect and on time. Unfortunately as I’ve very much learned on this trip that life has a way of throwing curveballs and testing your limits. 

The week started with us going to a garden, but the lady wasn’t there. We sat in the hot sun for an hour waiting. I was kind of disappointed and frustrated by the miscommunication. Then next day we started our service project an hour late again- this time due to traffic. I was once again irritated and disappointed. The YouthWorks staff had taken a super long time before they finally gave us, our orientation so we could leave. Overall our interactions with the YouthWorks staff just haven’t been pleasant. These issues have helped to teach me patience, and understanding. It has shown me that I need to focus more on how others are feeling and not so much on myself. 

I think that God wants me to understand this so I can do a better job understating others, so I can serve them with my whole heart. My impatience causes me to jump to conclusions and judge people before I get to them. I hope to take what I’ve learned from this trip and let it influence me back home.