Reflections from Olivia

In the weeks leading up to our Beth-El mission trip, I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I had never had the opportunity to participate in any of the trips previous to this one due to other conflicts. I can now say that the day I chose to sign up for this adventure was one of the best decisions of my life. During the trip I become closer than I could have imagined to the most incredible, caring, and inspirational people I have ever had the fortune of knowing. During our stay, my eyes were opened to a whole new community that I previously never knew existed. I now have a whole new appreciation for the work that goes into the orange that I like to eat for breakfast or the big, red tomato on my dinner salad. In addition, I cannot even begin to describe the awe I felt toward the people I met in Wimauma. I will treasure the conversations I had with these people about everything, from their everyday lives to their faith in God, until I die. Their openness about their hardships and their faith that God would help them was unbelievable. I want to thank 2nd Presbyterian, Beth-El, and the people of Wimauma for giving me the most enriching experience I have ever been a part of.