The past couple days on the mission trip have
been truly a great experience. It has helped me to appreciate the privileges I have,
and realize how huge of an impact my own actions can have on others. First, I
started working in the “green room” which if you haven’t seen already is a room
covered ceiling to floor in fluorescent green paint. I have devoted the
majority of my time on the mission trip to peeling the paint off the trim of
the room. But despite how hard it may seem to work on, in the end it is a
very rewarding to see the transformation and how just changing the color of the
room seems to make a difference in the whole atmosphere of the house. Next after
making the green room not as green, my small group and I went to serve food to
individuals who are making a conscious effort to change themselves for the
better. I really enjoyed talking to the people and hearing their life story,
also it was great to see the working to get back on their feet. After that I
truly thought our journey was over as we set out back to the work sight, but
that was not the case. Pastor Rob told us that we could get a snack. Then someone
mentioned one of my favorite foods, donuts. To say the least my face lit up
like a Christmas tree. Next thing you know we are driving down the highway with
eight-dozen donuts stacked in Rob’s truck.
In the end the donuts were a great treat but not even donuts can compare
to how amazing it feels helping out people in our local community of Detroit.
Makayla Ward
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