Don’t get me wrong, a spring break on the beach with a group of people I know does sound fun but what if I tried something else? That's exactly what I did when I applied to lead my first Bear Break trip this year. Pre-Trip Going in I knew nothing about the program but was excited to dive in and learn all there was to it. Starting out meeting one on one with Alex in … [Read more...] about The Trip of a Lifetime
Written by Elise Reed When I was assigned to this trip I became so excited and ready to learn new things and meet passionate people! Children are my passion and thinking about all the fun and heart-filling things we will be learning and doing gets me anxious about leaving. Most of the time when people think about service, they don't think of it mostly as exciting but … [Read more...] about The Excitement is Building!
Hello friends, I spent this last week in Dallas, Texas for an immersion trip with Bear Breaks. Before the trip, I was extremely nervous. I had no idea what to expect and I felt even more on edge and ill-prepared because I was unable to attend the pre-trip meetings. Thankfully, all that worry was for nothing because I had the best time. My group was filled with some of the … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks takes Spring Break to Dallas, TX
Service This is my third year with Bear Breaks and every year it just keeps getting better. I was so excited to go to Dallas to learn more about education and its impact on kids and the community. The community partners we worked with, Wesley-Rankin Community Center and Vogel Alcove, blew me away with all the programs and services they provide to homeless families. It is so … [Read more...] about The Magic of Bear Breaks
Wow, this week has been breath taking to say the least. From the first day touring the hospital here in Colorado to the mid week blizzard and views from Garden of the Gods. My passion for changing life’s through the medical field has grown immensely. From seeing the smiles on the faces of the kids but the families too sealed the deal on why I want to go into nursing. While … [Read more...] about Bear Breaks and Blizzards