Today was an ideal day. Compared to yesterday, which involved a to of thinking behind action, today was predominantly based on action and motivation to build. I focused a lot of today's time at the Habitat site on painting, and during that time, I got to reflect on previous days and the mission behind habitat. I imagined myself in the situation many Americans face, not being able to afford a house on the normal market, and what I'd require in a more moderately proved home. What if I had a family? What would my life be like? What would my job and my work schedule be like? I thought of more frivolous things, like how I'd decorate the place, what color house I'd want, and how bright and in-you-face my house in Zimbabwe is painted.
Rick and the volunteer supervisors had such different stories about how they became part of the Habitat for humanity community,and it was so interesting how some one them left their previous jobs to become full time members of Habitat. I wonder if, and hope that I find a career that I am so passionate about as these admirable and awe-inspiring people I go to know.
It's sad to think that our time here is already over. I don't quite feel lie our job is done. In my mind, e got a glimpse of how much there is to do, and we haven't gotten the opportunity to address the root cause. Suggestion: Homelessness becomes the Alfond/Bonner impact area, and it continues on in many capacities long after this. Yes. I suggest this in the morning. :)
Overall is was a fulfilling day, an inspiring trip, and a wonderful time to get to rekindle the love between us bonnets and welcome the Alfonds into our ever-expanding Service Family <3
Spell check is a wonderful thing! Regardless, A+ reflection! <3
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