StephanieBailey

3/11/09 Day Five

It was almost kind of sad leaving the Rescue Mission today. I’m sure a lot of the guys working there enjoyed having us around because it made theirs jobs easier. Today was almost relaxed. We worked the whole time but I felt like I knew what I was doing for once. The guys who worked in the kitchen made it a lax environment to work in. We were finally able to serve today even though we had to stand our ground when a business company came along and tried to take our spots. Not this time. I had a lot of fun the last day we were there. I think everyone’s spirits were lifted, we knew it was our last day of work and we’d finally be able to serve.

Afterward they surprised us with a dinner. It was amazing and unexpected. Little did we know that half the things we were chopping that day would end up on our own dinner plates. It was nice to hear everyone’s stories while we ate with them as well.

Overall I think this trip was a successes, I believe that the Missions we worked at were grateful for the helping hands and it gave us an experience most college kids don’t get. I do feel however that some people from the trip didn’t realize how much work really went into this and because of that there was some drama amongst the groups. Either way I think we did a far job of not bringing that animosity with us to the Missions. I also think that if we were to ever do something like this again we should bring our own cleaning supplies. Some of the Missions were prepared for us so five people Had to sit back because we couldn’t all share one rag.

I also suggest that we work form Baltimore, or DC next time. That’s just my opinion.