The first few days were really hard at first because I was so home sick, but after we started working at Harriet Tubman my trip really started to turn around. At Harriet Tubman my main job was painter and I spent most of my week inside a little dark closet painting, but luckily I had an EXCELLENT painting partner that kept me company the whole week. (Thanks Kathleen!!)
By Wednesday I was in love with the city, the locals, and everything that had to do with the "southern way of life." Although I still missed my family, I did not want to go home either. The city is beautiful in a very different way than other cities, NOLA has a beauty that is shone through the people that live there. One of my favorite parts of the trip was when Tony took a few of us on a tour of the city; it was a real eye opener to go to the lower 9th ward and see the devastation from Katrina that is still prevalent today. I was very grateful for Tony for taking us on a private tour and letting us get out and explore the sights of NOLA, I think being there and witnessing the lower 9th ward for myself has truly made me a better person and more thankful for the life that I have.
I am so glad that I attend the NOLA service trip. It has truly made me want to be a better person and see what other opportunities there are for me to help locally and nationally.
Thanks to all my super sweet team 1 members for being so nice and welcoming, Adrian for being such a faithful leader, and Karen for organizing the trip. I had a great time with each of you!! (Especially walking around with our "mom club")
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