When I first heard about the mission trip to Honduras, I was interested because it sounded like a fun experience that was different from anything I've ever done before. After coming home, I realize that I got much more out of it than I ever expected. One of the things that was most meaningful to me was the presence of the family on the work site. It really put a face on what we were doing and who we were helping.
This trip really changed my perspective of different cultures and how we can all live so differently but still share one world. I know that sounds cheesy, but I really saw the truth behind it while we were there. The people were very hospitable to us, and the fact that not every house had a computer and TV like in the U.S. were a few obvious cultural differences. It made me realize how many things I take for granted every day. Ironically, one of the things that struck me most when I got home was the fact that I didn't have to worry about the water coming out of the faucet. An everyday thing like brushing my teeth made me appreciate how lucky and blessed I really am. I feel very fortunate that I got to experience all of the things we did on this trip, and I now have a lot of great memories that I'll never forget!
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