Words can’t describe how excited I was to be a part of this mission trip, my second time on one. I have so much to say but will only mention a few things. There was never a dull being in Atlanta. We went to the Civil and Human Rights Museum that was breath taking. I learned so much from the international section; what really got to me was the touch screen and you got to hear all kinds of stories from different people around the world. I chose a woman that was from Iran she was basically forced to be married to her cousin at the age of 15, by her father. I could not imagine what it would be like if my father did that to me. Another section where it had the White and Colored side of how they experience different lives. I was amazed of how everything was from the TV set with different channels, the place where you sat down and heard people saying harsh words that were very powerful. The next day we went to the King’s Center where it gave history about Martin Luther King and other people that helped alone the way. What really stood out to me was that they gave a lot of credit to Coretta King knowing that we usually don’t hear about her. I learned so much of what she did and how she stood by her husband’s side. She was a strong lady and even with all the negative things happening in her relationship and children she was still faithfully. I also enjoyed the church he had preached as well. While sitting there, they played a sermon by him and I could just imagine him in front of me. I took that all in and enjoyed every moment. I was able to go to The Gateway Center that people were affected by housing insecurity it was amazing hearing Mr. Benjamin and Ms. Beck stories of their experiences and how they overcome their situations. I help by doing their manicures and just talking to people which really stood out to me because I was nervous about what to say to them and hopefully not saying the wrong thing. But taking a step back, I became natural and met a lot of good people there. A person who really stood out to me was named Austin he gave me good wisdom and encouragements to continue school and not to give up on anything, that I can get my degrees and I can make it in this life and that it is okay for me to change my major if it’s not going to make me happy. Throughout this trip I learned more about being flexible, listening and just being able to show my light to those around me that God has given me. I am so thankful for the team I worked with I enjoyed the love and talks: may me feel that God is always there for his people.
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