The summer before my sophomore year of high school, I went on a week long mission trip to Jonesville, Virginia. I was with a church group called the Sigourney Servants, and we were meeting up with hundreds of other people to help with the Appalachia Service Project. The Appalachia Service Project is an organization that helps rebuild homes of people struck by poverty in the Appalachian Mountains.
During that week, I met an amazing family that taught me many lessons. At that point in life, I had never questioned anything that I had done. But after that week, I looked at the world through new eyes. I realized that I was materialistic, I judged people way too fast, and I was selfish. I now look at things a little differently.
I was in no way prepared for how that week was going to turn out, but am glad to say that it went perfectly. Sometimes things just work out that way.
I am hoping that college works out that way also. After coming to Iowa State University, I realized that I was in no way prepared for how this year was going to work. Now, however, I look back on my first few weeks happily. By studying hard, getting involved, and being outgoing, I have a feeling that my Iowa State experience will be a success.
that trip sounds awesome. i would love to do something like that. also i would love to go up to the Appalachian mountains sometime they it seem like it would be an interesting place.
ReplyDeleteIt is always good to look at things in a different way then you are use to. It is a good thing that you were able to go on that trip and have your eyes open to how you use to judge people and know now not to judge a book by its cover.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you never know where things will lead and what you will learn about yourself. It is always good to step out of the box and to learn from others who live a different life than your own. It sure does open up your eyes.
ReplyDeleteI always used to be quick to judge. After a while in high school, I put myself in other people's shoes. This helped me connect with them, and I was able to make tons of new friends. This has helped me greatly at college when making friends.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone see's things the way you saw them before your mission trip. It takes moments like you experianced on your trip to change how they will see thing forever.
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