Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Share and Voice: Mission Jamaica

My senior year in high school, I took a mission trip to Jamaica to help build orphanages and work with physically and mentally challenged kids. The trip cannot be summed up in words how amazing it was, but I learned more in that trip than I had my 18 years of living. I realized how much Americans take for granted what we have, what it's like to live in poverty, how a hug can make a person's week, putting your guard down and letting others in changes you and them, and to live life a little better. Here are a few pictures of the beautiful island...









Here is us missionary workers with the kids...




And the big group of us...



This truly was a trip of a lifetime and I couldn't be more thankful for having the honor to go and help!

4 comments:

  1. Very nice blog site about one of the most important topics in today's world. Congratulations! Keep up the good work.

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  2. Great program and great job, Rita! Thanks for sharing the photos and telling us about your experience. There are so many opportunities for us to get out there and help others!

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  3. Wow, awesome photots! Looks like you had a great time!

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  4. That looked like a great experience! The photos are awesome, hope you had a great time!

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