Lizzy's Response

Our mission tip to Honduras was one of the best experiences of my life. I know it’s corny to say, but it really did teach me a lot. I not only learned a lot about the world beyond Rochester, but I learned a lot about myself as well. This trip really made me realize how lucky I am to have a safe house to come home to, with food in the refrigerator and clean water to drink. Before this trip, I took all of that for granted, now I know how fortunate I am, how fortunate we all are.

At first, even though I was really excited, I admit I had some worries. For 10 days I was going to have to be away from the comforts of home, eat food I’d never tried before, and live with 11 other people, which let’s face it, can be somewhat difficult. Plus, I was going to be without my computer, television, and even my phone for a week and a half!

However, my worries all subsided very quickly. None of that seemed at all important when we began our work. Though the days got kind of long, and the sun was pretty hot, our group worked hard and had a good time doing so. Sure, there were times when we needed a break, but I never felt overwhelmed or that I couldn’t do something. Everyone worked very well together and I’m very proud of what we accomplished. I’m looking forward to next year’s mission trip!