Today was our first day of wonderful missions for the week. We were sent to the Helping Hands of Raleigh. This organization was started by a sweet, joyful and loving woman named Ms. Wiggins. They give donated and used items to the needy, such as toys, clothes, stuffed animals and furniture. We met a lot of interesting people from Raleigh who were also giving community service hours to Helping Hands. No matter what the various reasons were that we were at that place this afternoon, the time that we spent sorting and loading a truck of items that would be sent to Haiti made us think that the small amount of work that we are doing does really matter.

One of the workers shared some jokes with us. Now one thing we were all curious about was how the mouse was able to get away from the elephant? Also, how can a dog survive underwater? These are just some of the many “funny’s” that we will never understand, but they have become more hilarious over time.

Overall everything is going well, and we are learning to deal with other people’s personalities and “ways” through these fews rules that have been put into a song…

1…2…3: We won’t complain.
4…5…6: I will keep an open mind.
7…8…9: We’re only here til’ Thursday.
10: JJJJJJEEEEESSSSSSUUUUUUSSSSSS!!!!!!
20:…SHUT-UP!!! (from Ms. TaNikka).

Advertisement