Hey Guys! Last night we as a group ran a service at a small church. Wayne told us that the area was located in a rougher part of the city. I decided to share my story about my faith through Laura Merwin's story (my friend with Leukemia) . Last night was definitely a life changing moment for me. After I shared my testimony and the service was over, a girl came up to me and shared her story about how her sister died of cancer on July 31st, 2012. That was the first time she actually broke down and cried. She and her mom thanked me. I was really doubting on sharing my story, because it is something that is really hard for me. I have to thank God so much for pushing me to tell my story because it was truly amazing.
- Mady Harmon
Last night was by far my favorite part of the trip so far. I didn't share or anything during the service, but afterwards Marresa Ross and I went outside to go talk to some of the little girls that were at the service. In all there were 8 girls there all under the age of 16. They were all very sweet and absolutely LOVED talking to us. As soon as the service was over, they flooded to the front to talk to us. But this 9-year-old little girl named Ebenee definitely caught my attention. She was so full of energy and didn't stop talking! I asked her favorite color, song, animal, etc. and I pushed her on the swing set, but before I knew it she ran inside. Then 20 minutes later we were packing up to leave, and she ran up to gave me a hug and wouldn't stop hugging me. We took a picture before I got in the van. What I didn't know, but found out later was this. When Ebenee ran inside she sat down and talked to Mr. Ramey and he was asking her about her friends. He asked her if she had a lot of friends, but she didn't really answer. He then asked her if she had a best friend. She ran outside and asked me what my name was. Then she ran back inside and told Mr. Ramey that I was her best friend. I had no idea. All that I had done for her was pushed her on the swings, and asked her questions. It really opened my eyes to see that all she wanted was love. She simply just wanted someone to love her and talk to her and give her attention. This opened my eyes to see how much that she had been neglected. It really tugged at my heart. Being with Ebenee definitely changed my whole view on things and how much I take for granted whenever my parents or anyone says "I love you" or gives me a hug. I can't imagine being without that.
-Grace Gronberg-
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