The underlying theme for this trip has been dignity. Everyone had dignity no matter social class, creed, religion or color. This trip has opened my eyes and popped bubble on what health and wellness means. Today’s service in particular was about HIV/AIDS pandemic that is currently happening hidden behind laws and social stigma. I knew that HIV/AIDS could be transmitted by sexual activities as well as through bodily fluid like needles but I never thought about in regard to people who use and abuse drugs. “The War on Drugs” has criminalized drug use and has not helped with the education about HIV/AIDS in the community and how it effects people lives. I appreciate that the community faced WAPCA and their efforts to provide clean needles, testing and opening the door for a conversation. I really love how the entire community seems to be involved in the health and wellness of the community. Later we went to a food pantry that specifically provided food to the HIV/AIDS and hospice community. I had never encountered a food pantry that specified who they would serve but that is a community who needs it. I appreciate their efforts to provide food and transportation from their facility. I have never seen fresh produce in a food pantry and I really loved it. I just can’t wait to take the things that I am learning and bring them to the Springfield and Kansas City Community.