So far, over the course of just a few days, we have made new friendships and accomplished a lot more work than we thought was possible. We expected it to be hard, gruly work but when we got here we found that along with the somewhat difficult labor, it was very rewarding and fun. At first we were unhappy about the room assignments and that some of us wouldn't be rooming with our friends but were actually suprised when we made new friendships and got along well with our roomies. We became closer by bonding over the disgusting, minimal food we recieved and singing Backstreet Boy throwbacks. Chapel was also an interesting experience and much different than anything we have ever done. It included bizzare songs that we had to sing to and a different style of worship that we came to enjoy it instead of dred it. We are enjoying our time here although our "resort" is anything but, and we think it is fair to say that getting out of Madison and helping others has been good for us and we would definately come again!
You are an incredible group of kids/ young adults....When we step outside of our comfort zone this is when we learn the most and grow at warp speed.This is how we come to understand ourselves and the world around us. If we only experience one way of life then we can never truly understand how to relate to others. You are clearly getting an up close and personal look at how others daily lives are complicated by things most of us don't have to contend with. Madison CT and NMCC couldn't be luckier to have you as part of our community and those you are serving in PA couldn't be luckier to have you join their community, even if it is for a short time.
ReplyDeletewell said Susan...Ditto!!
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