So many emotions going through my head right now. I've been so enthralled and overjoyed with all the experiences that I've had, that I haven't been able/willing to blog about them. India is amazing. I love it here so much. It's crazy to think that I feel more at home here than anywhere else. Yeah, I don't have a comfy bed, a regular shower, and faucets that are always safe to drink from. But India has the joy, spirit, and many experiences that I will always cherish.
This is my second time to Rising Star Outreach of India, so my plan was to have NO expectations. I wanted to have a totally different experience from last year and I am happy to say that I did! I gained more of a love for the people of India, especially the leprosy patients. I realized the more effort you put into something the more you'll get out of it. I learned the principle of joy and happiness; "Happiness isn't getting all you want. It's enjoying all you have."In the leprosy colonies, they barely have anything. However, they are the happiest people I have ever met.
India has taught me to be grateful for the things that I have and not to take advantage of the situations and things that I do have. I had 3 weeks to take advantage of all the experiences I could and I'm happy to say that I know I did. I've felt the love of my Savior by having the spirit constantly with me. By serving others, I've felt the pure love of Christ. I've heard their stories, seen their wounds, wiped away their tears, and felt their love.
I hope to see you soon India. I have had an amazing time.
Today when we were driving back from one of the colonies everyone in our van agreed that "Yeah, we may be able to tell all these experiences to our family back home until they are sick of hearing about them, but no one will be able to truly know how much of an impact this is until you've had the experiences for yourself."
As today was my last day volunteering, it was bitter sweet. I've had the best 3 weeks and I just want to stay here forever, but I've also missed my family and friends back home. How about everyone comes to volunteer here with me? haha. Seriously, Rising Star is a great organization and I would recommend it to anyone looking into volunteering.
This is my second time to Rising Star Outreach of India, so my plan was to have NO expectations. I wanted to have a totally different experience from last year and I am happy to say that I did! I gained more of a love for the people of India, especially the leprosy patients. I realized the more effort you put into something the more you'll get out of it. I learned the principle of joy and happiness; "Happiness isn't getting all you want. It's enjoying all you have."In the leprosy colonies, they barely have anything. However, they are the happiest people I have ever met.
India has taught me to be grateful for the things that I have and not to take advantage of the situations and things that I do have. I had 3 weeks to take advantage of all the experiences I could and I'm happy to say that I know I did. I've felt the love of my Savior by having the spirit constantly with me. By serving others, I've felt the pure love of Christ. I've heard their stories, seen their wounds, wiped away their tears, and felt their love.
I hope to see you soon India. I have had an amazing time.
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