Today was a great way to end our service for the week. We had so much fun going to Jonathan’s Place to work with children who have been abused or neglected and I think the experience turned out differently than we all expected. When we first arrived I was slightly nervous to see how everyone would feel about the children and I hoped everyone would really enjoy the experience and I think it is safe to say that they did. We split into two groups and some worked with older teen girls and the others worked with young children and some teens. It was a lot of fun to find ways to connect to all of the kids and see them excited about doing things like play cards and color. I think we were all happy about how amazing the experience was.
At the end of the volunteering we came back to c2k and made lunch then helped out around the place. They recently gained a new house across the street and we helped do some painting and fixing up chairs. I thought it was a lot of fun to work with each other on this but know that we were able to give back to them because they had been so great this week.
Tonight we explored Dallas some more and we went to get Popsicles at a local popsicle place (Steel City Popsicles) and they were delicious!! I loved mine, which had a cookie inside of it. Every time we explore I think we all love it even more.
Tomorrow is our free day and I am extremely happy and excited for it. This week we have laughed so hard and bonded so much and to think we barely knew each other a week ago is hard to believe. While I was planning this trip with Kristen I was nervous and excited but I couldn’t have imagined it going any differently now and I know that this group has really grown through out this week. Lastly, I can’t say how proud I am of our whole group. We are small hardworking group that has really done well with the service and every day I am amazed by everyone as I learn more and serve more with them.
Tune in tomorrow to hear about our free day!!
-Claire