To be honest, I've been struggling for a few days to find the 'right' words to describe this experience. Vicky and I started having conversations about this trip in June 2012. It hardly seems possible that not only did we make it happen, but we're already home.
Through my struggles, I've been looking everywhere for inspiration. Luckily today, my inbox brought me exactly what I've been seeking. Check this out from the amazing StoryPeople:
The young women of Troop #1292 definitely "went off and did beautiful things all on their own." I'm so thankful to have been a small part of their beautiful things! From murals to chairs to carts full of groceries to 400 pounds of school supplies and books and so much more ... these seven 8th graders truly impacted lives - including mine.
During the trip, we spent a little time discussing how many positive things would happen if each and every one of us would actually use the gifts we each have been given. The beauty of this trip was each person brought a different strength with her to the journey. And when we were able to all capitalize on our strengths, the amount of good work we completed soared! Just imagine what could happen in YOUR world if you would simply let your own light brightly and boldly shine.
There is still more service in store for these young women, and we look forward to sharing more about their good work in the days and weeks to come.
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