Transformation
Mar 23rd, 2008 by Hope
It is interesting to see how much of a change someone can go through as
a result of one experience. When we decided to go on this trip to New
Orleans, no one had a clue about what was in store for us, and what we
would be getting ourselves into. When we arrived at Camp Hope, some of
us were more optimistic than others. However, as the days went on, and
after reflecting upon all of our experiences at different sites, we
began to gain a new understanding of why we were here. Devastation,
death, and destruction are present everywhere in New Orleans, and we
got to witness that first hand, and it was worse than any of us could
have imagined. However, the most amazing aspect of it all is that the
people of New Orleans still have optimism, hope, and faith that their
city will be rebuilt – that their families and communities will be
rebuilt.
This trip has caused us to reevaluate what we stand for and how we
choose to live our lives. However, we can all agree that what we have
taken out of this trip is appreciating the smaller things that life has
to offer, and that the simplest act of kindness can make a world of
difference to someone else. – The Honey Bees
I appreciate you all keeping this blog and sharing your experiences with the rest of us. Thank you for taking time from your busy lives to do the hard physical and emotional work you did and especially for acknowledging the hard work people in New Orleans and elsewhere on the Gulf Coast still face every day!