Today we spent the morning playing soccer with Carlos and Axel and jumping rope with Cindy and Natasha. A special moment was shared when some members of our group went to Jacob's house and prayed with him. He was unable to come to VBS because he was having trouble with his asthma and having nose bleeds. We all missed him a lot.
This was our last day with our afternoon group. We loved playing four square with some of the older kids and enjoyed coloring, nail painting and jumping rope with the younger kiddies. I think I can speak for everyone by saying our hearts broke leaving them today. A special moment for me was when I was helping a little gir, Alison, with her craft, which was a givng tree. While helping her, she said "I love you." Right then and there I knew that by doing this mission trip, I had in some way made a difference in this little girl's life. I will treasure that moment for the rest of my life!
Serving\giving to others is an important part of my faith journey because I have been blessed in more ways than I can count. My family has been so supportive of me throughout my life with school, monetary expenses, food, sporting events and activities. Whenever I needed them they were there. Whatever my little heart desired they were there encouraging me to work towards my goals and helping me achieve them. Not everyone in the world encounters that same love and support. By serving and giving to others I feel like I can be their support system. I believe in them. I can give them opportunities to achieve their goals and dreams. Everybody, when given the chance, can accomplish what they want and by me giving and serving others, I can help give others a chance.
This has been the best week ever and such an amazing experience. I'm so glad I was able to join this awesome group on this journey.
Lauren Hickey
This was our last day with our afternoon group. We loved playing four square with some of the older kids and enjoyed coloring, nail painting and jumping rope with the younger kiddies. I think I can speak for everyone by saying our hearts broke leaving them today. A special moment for me was when I was helping a little gir, Alison, with her craft, which was a givng tree. While helping her, she said "I love you." Right then and there I knew that by doing this mission trip, I had in some way made a difference in this little girl's life. I will treasure that moment for the rest of my life!
Serving\giving to others is an important part of my faith journey because I have been blessed in more ways than I can count. My family has been so supportive of me throughout my life with school, monetary expenses, food, sporting events and activities. Whenever I needed them they were there. Whatever my little heart desired they were there encouraging me to work towards my goals and helping me achieve them. Not everyone in the world encounters that same love and support. By serving and giving to others I feel like I can be their support system. I believe in them. I can give them opportunities to achieve their goals and dreams. Everybody, when given the chance, can accomplish what they want and by me giving and serving others, I can help give others a chance.
This has been the best week ever and such an amazing experience. I'm so glad I was able to join this awesome group on this journey.
Lauren Hickey