A Reflection

As I sit here at the amtrak station, tired and sore from the long week of work, I can't help but feel accomplished for the amount of work that the team has put in this week. We woke up before the sun each day and worked harder than ever to help out families who are in need. I learned so much this week, not just about building houses, but I was awakened to the communities that have much less than some of us our used to. There really are families out there that need the extra help! There are people who sleep on benches and there are people who sit on sidewalks and ask for change. It's saddening and I'm glad that I took my spring break to help make a difference even though it might feel small.
On a happier note, I had a great time and made many new friends. The twenty of us became so close over the past week, and it wasn't just because our sleeping space was tiny. We helped each other and worked together to reach the same goal and made life a little easier for several families. I feel we did a great job and I'm already excited for future trips. Fantastic job spring breakers!
--Terrence