Truly an Amazing Experience!
Okay so I was meaning to post a blog while I was actually in Louisiana during week 1, but of course I had the flu and didn't really feel like being on the computer. So it's a week later and I'm back in school not wanting to study, so I figured I would finally post something.
What a truly amazing experience this has been! Being a Storm Corps 2006 alum, I didn't think I could top my trip to Biloxi, MS. I met so many great people, got to destroy the insides of houses, build roofs, help local residents, and get something out of it for myself as well. This year I come down and my experience was undoubtedly amazing (other than getting the flu of course). The people I met: team blowup members, fellow week 1 team leads, other participants, and the national team members were outstanding individuals. It's an experience like this that makes you realize we can be optimistic for the future of our country, because there are people who care and who can make a difference. It was truly inspirational to watch everyone pull together for a common goal of helping the community.
My challenge to all of you (and of course myself as well) is to continue this passion and drive. I hope that everyone that had a life-changing experience, like I did, will go back to their own communities and continue this great work. Contact your local United Way, your student volunteer association, or find a different way to be civically engaged. Making a difference doesn't just end here....we can all fulfill a life of giving
back.
Thanks for the great experience and all of the wonderful memories...Hopefully I will see you all back next year for ASB 2008! (P.S. Thanks to Steve McMahon for everything!!!)
What a truly amazing experience this has been! Being a Storm Corps 2006 alum, I didn't think I could top my trip to Biloxi, MS. I met so many great people, got to destroy the insides of houses, build roofs, help local residents, and get something out of it for myself as well. This year I come down and my experience was undoubtedly amazing (other than getting the flu of course). The people I met: team blowup members, fellow week 1 team leads, other participants, and the national team members were outstanding individuals. It's an experience like this that makes you realize we can be optimistic for the future of our country, because there are people who care and who can make a difference. It was truly inspirational to watch everyone pull together for a common goal of helping the community.My challenge to all of you (and of course myself as well) is to continue this passion and drive. I hope that everyone that had a life-changing experience, like I did, will go back to their own communities and continue this great work. Contact your local United Way, your student volunteer association, or find a different way to be civically engaged. Making a difference doesn't just end here....we can all fulfill a life of giving
back.Thanks for the great experience and all of the wonderful memories...Hopefully I will see you all back next year for ASB 2008! (P.S. Thanks to Steve McMahon for everything!!!)
