Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Day 2 - Brittany Macaddino


I spent a lot of our second day in New Jersey thinking about things that we talked about on Monday.  We discussed the concept of hope, and what it means to us personally.  We also heard the most incredible survival story from a man named Barry who now dedicates his life to helping others who lived through the devastation of super storm Sandy.  Hearing Barry’s story really made all the pieces come together for me.  It never fails to amaze me how people who seem to have nothing, still have hope.  Hope, the only thing stronger than fear.   Hope was the only thing that many people in New Jersey had after super storm Sandy.   Contrary to popular belief, there is still a ton of work to be done here, and we are coming up on four years since the storm hit.  Even after four years, hope has prevailed in the minds and spirits of so many people that we have met this week, and it is incredibly uplifting and inspiring.   God has not let go of these people.  He is here, and I am so thankful to be able to experience his love in this community.

- Brittany Macaddino


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