The past 2 weeks have been so hectic! Two sundays ago we headed off for grand rapids to go serve the people there on a missions trip with my youth group. There were alot of good parts of the trip, and some down falls. The pro’s of the trip were how much closer i got with some of the people. Me and my friend Cassie became sister like on this trip, and i’m so happy for that. We are now inseperable. Even with people i never talked too before, i reached out to them and made an effort. God really spoke to me that week and just let me know that i need to rely on him on things, and stop thinking that i can do everything on my own. Ever since i got back on the trip, it’s really helped out too. The trip also opened up my eyes to how selfish a person can get. Seeing some of the people there broke my heart, and made me realize how lucky i am to be living in a nice house, having a family who loves me and supports me. It’s changed my heart alot. We had alot of fun on the trip too, or at least i did. Alot of joking aroundd, pulling pranks, alot of insider jokes <3 it was an amazing tripp over all. I believe it was either a wednesday night or a thursday night, we had a very deep chapel program at night. It made everyone so emotional and just let everything go. We sat in the chapel for almost 3 hours, crying, praying, talking with others, and helping people who needed it. I’ve never felt so much closer with axiom students before in my life. Two people really stood out to me who i think really showed their maturity and love for others, and that was caleb sanchez and mitch waldorf. Their words helped everyone and they were just amazing that night. I was so suprised and at the same time so happy.
The con’s of the trip i would have to say would be like always, drama. Even though we all hoped there would be none, it showed up on the trip. The funny part was we even got our cellphones taken away which caused even more bickering and immatureness in people. It gave me a good laugh. Another thing was, the whole brian issue with him and liz leaving. I think the whole week everyone was just kind of an emotional mess, trying to hold it all in, but sometimes you just need to let it out. It’s so hard to cry in front of them because i know its hurting them too. It’s just a bad situation, but all you can do is pray for the best.
