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Thursday, October 16, 2008

The Trip We've Been Waiting For



This is old news, but I have been wanting to post about this for a while. Nettie, Michelle, Dyana, and I along with other friends over the years have traveled a lot. We always talk about doing a humanitarian trip. This summer we actually made it happen. We signed up with a group called Family to Family Humanitarian Expeditions not knowing exactly what we were signing up for. We packed our bags and headed to Ensenada, Mexico for a week of service. We got a week of service and so much more. Michelle wrote all about the trip on her blog so check it out for the details. We were a little worried before the trip because we didn't know any details. Once, we got there and worked for a couple of days all our worries disappeared. Nettie sent an email saying "It was one of those experiences that I will never forget. I will think twice before I complain about anything. We worked with families who had absolutely nothing other than each other and yet they were some of the happiest families I have ever seen. Material possessions do not equal happiness. Doing hard work with people you love makes the job a whole lot easier-I'll be more ready and willing to lend a helping hand AND I will look for more opportunities to serve those around me." We spent the week working on 4 construction projects, and Nettie summed up the trip really well. If any of you are thinking of doing humanitarian work I highly recommend it.

5 comments:

  1. Jeff and I REALLY want to do a "giving vaca" when our kids are older and can help and learn what it is like to live in other countries that are stricken with poverty. I am so proud of you for doing that!

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  2. That's great! Humanitarian trips have always helped me keep my life in perspective! Not only are the poorest people often so happy, they are also so willing to give what little they have to help someone else! I'll never forget any of the trips I've been on. I'm glad you got to go!

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  3. Sounds like a neat experience. I need to call you back one of these days. When are you coming to Vegas?

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  4. Awesome! I didn't know that's what you were doing in MĂ©jico! Nathan and I were in Ensenada for part of our honeymoon - you are right, there are some really humble AND happy people there. The little Mexican kids melted my heart. It is a humble place, but also beautiful - I loved the coast there!

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  5. Im still super bummed that i missed this epic trip. You guys must have had a blast and had such a positive impact on those local families. I respect anyone who does that type of stuff. We should plan another one so i can go.

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