This week’s work has been very different than my expectations. I’ve been doing a lot of little tasks, such as cleaning, painting, sanding, weeding, and moving things. Compared to building houses, these tasks seem to have little significance. But today I had a conversation with Vince—a 23 year old staff member at the New Orleans Rescue Mission. At the end of the day, Vince told me how happy it made him to see college students travelling to New Orleans to volunteer instead of coming to enjoy themselves in the French Quarter. Even the smallest task can impact a life/lives. The encounter encouraged me and gave me the strength to keep working with a confident and zealous attitude.
Nick
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