God's Plan
Prior to this mission trip people living in poverty didn't really mean much to me. I was selfish towards my family when they called me to do something. I didn't know what to expect on this trip, but I knew we were going to work hard and serve God. Before this trip my feelings were up in the air. Most of the days I couldn't wait to go. But two days before we were supposed to leave my doctor believed I had a broken thumb and he said I couldn't go on this mission trip. When I heard that news I had so many thoughts in my head. I was confused, distressed, and asking God, why did it have to happen to me. But luckily as we were leaving the doctors he called me back in to do more tests. After he examined me, he told me it was just a bad sprain and I could go on the trip and to that I was very relived. I left the doctors office with a much better result. In my mind I knew I had to make this trip count.
During this mission trip we did many activities that helped people. One of the activities that impacted me was working with the kids. It was really amazing how just the little things put on a smile on the kids face. When we first got there many of the kids were crying, screaming, and not listening to the workers there. We had to play with them, watch the kids and feed them. Some of the small things we did that made a difference in their lives were giving them a high five when they did something good. Or helping build blocks. All of these things put big smiles on their faces. When I fed one of the kids, he was a rascal and didn't want to eat. He went as far as biting my finger. Then we went outside and made some play dough. We had to make sure that they didn't take more then they needed to and didn't make a mess. They were always hanging around one of us. This showed me that they needed attention and didn't get much of it. We then finished talking to the parents of the kids.
Overall this trip was a very humbling experience. I have learned that it's not about me, it's about serving God. This trip made me really think how lucky we are as kids to have the things today. We are so fortunate that are parents can provide for us unlike the parents at the dream center who live there. We are able to get an incredible education. I am also fortunate for a hot meal everyday and a roof over my head. Before this trip my parents always told me how fortunate I am I usually said yes and brushed it off. But now I truly do understand how uniquely fortunate I am.
Prior to this mission trip people living in poverty didn't really mean much to me. I was selfish towards my family when they called me to do something. I didn't know what to expect on this trip, but I knew we were going to work hard and serve God. Before this trip my feelings were up in the air. Most of the days I couldn't wait to go. But two days before we were supposed to leave my doctor believed I had a broken thumb and he said I couldn't go on this mission trip. When I heard that news I had so many thoughts in my head. I was confused, distressed, and asking God, why did it have to happen to me. But luckily as we were leaving the doctors he called me back in to do more tests. After he examined me, he told me it was just a bad sprain and I could go on the trip and to that I was very relived. I left the doctors office with a much better result. In my mind I knew I had to make this trip count.
During this mission trip we did many activities that helped people. One of the activities that impacted me was working with the kids. It was really amazing how just the little things put on a smile on the kids face. When we first got there many of the kids were crying, screaming, and not listening to the workers there. We had to play with them, watch the kids and feed them. Some of the small things we did that made a difference in their lives were giving them a high five when they did something good. Or helping build blocks. All of these things put big smiles on their faces. When I fed one of the kids, he was a rascal and didn't want to eat. He went as far as biting my finger. Then we went outside and made some play dough. We had to make sure that they didn't take more then they needed to and didn't make a mess. They were always hanging around one of us. This showed me that they needed attention and didn't get much of it. We then finished talking to the parents of the kids.
Overall this trip was a very humbling experience. I have learned that it's not about me, it's about serving God. This trip made me really think how lucky we are as kids to have the things today. We are so fortunate that are parents can provide for us unlike the parents at the dream center who live there. We are able to get an incredible education. I am also fortunate for a hot meal everyday and a roof over my head. Before this trip my parents always told me how fortunate I am I usually said yes and brushed it off. But now I truly do understand how uniquely fortunate I am.
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