Alternative Spring Break

Driving. Driving. Driving. Traffic. Confusion. Luggage. Lack of room. Tank of gas. Airport security. Sonic Drive-In. 9 new ASBers.

Perspective, the way in which we view and take in the world, alters with experience and circumstance. Last year, we were blessed with so many scenarios that gave us the opportunity to see the world differently. This year we have the chance to help Southwest Louisiana, and at the same time help develop our perspectives (on life, hope, faith, etc). There are people from all over, of different races, religious preferences, genders, and cultural identities. However, we have one common purpose: to volunteer in an area so desperate to rebuild and so grateful for our willingness to help.

We all bring different challenges, views, knowledge, and prior experience; however, together we can forge a commonality with one another that will be held only with one another. I hope to help a community here in Southwest Louisiana, but I also hope to take what I learn and apply it to a different take on giving back and giving in to change.

Hope. Acceptance. Flexibility. Renewal. Revival. Assistance. Understanding. Cope. Growth. Progress. With all of this comes change, and with change comes a new perspective. Throw away the ideas and notions of old, embrace this community, and these new people, and change yourself; this way we can change the world.