I’m pleased to report that I not only survived the Mission Trip, I had a great time!
It was a real honor to spend so much time learning, working and talking with our impressive Immanuel youth.
Every one of our youth worked really hard almost every day. They adapted to the food, the tight sleeping quarters, the lines for the 4 showers for 70 people, the 7 AM breakfast hour, the long train and bus rides, and the physically demanding work – all without complaint. They conversed thoughtfully with seniors with dementia, clients at the soup kitchen, managers of run down supportive housing, Dan who shared his Mennonite background and the former prisoners who were evening speakers.
But for me, the most special part of each day was the evening’s reflections with our Immanuel group. The comments of our youth were so incredibly thoughtful,respectful and insightful. And as the group became more cohesive and as we began to think about returning home, we began to focus on what they could do together in Hartford to build on what we had learned in Chicago.
It was such a privilege for me to share in this trip and to be with our fabulous youth of Immanuel (with the additional bonus of getting to know and work with Mark, PJ, ET and Drew – what a team!)
-Nancy
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