When you look back on time, most of the time you remember things that have impacted you the most. Looking back at time can be from bad times and good times. In your own life you make your own choices to do what you want to do. Those choices are all on you. For me, I remember the good times of when I went on mission trips.

I have been on three mission trips. All through Group Workcamps and with my youth group. I have been to Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona. The mission trip I took on were painting a house, building a fence, and siding and trimming a house. From Lake Michigan, to beautiful beaches, and a Native American reservation, I have experienced wonder things.

While being on these mission trips, I become way closer with my youth group and now have unforgettable memories. My first mission trip was just after I completed my freshman year of high school. I was not the most cheerful person to be around. I went to Racine, WI to experience a different side of life. I got out of my comfort zone and make an impact by building a fence for my resident. That mission trip I made friends but did not keep in touch with a lot.

During my second mission trip I got the opportunity to travel to beautiful Pensacola, FL. It was my favorite mission trip, not the fact it was in Florida but way it changed me. I was able to do a lot of soul searching during that mission trip. I finally crossed my bridge and that made a better me. It was my brothers last mission trip so I got to spend time with him during that because not many siblings get that opportunity. During this mission trip, I grew a lot closer with my youth group. We were one big family and there for eachother for anything. Us girls did the talent show and I started a 3-on-3 basketball tournament which was a lot of fun. I made a ton of friends that summer and keep in touch with a few today. Florida was a positive turning place for me.

In Teec Nos Pos, AZ was my last mission trip. I had an amazing time work on Native American Reservation. It was super cool to see how they viewed life and learn a little bit of their language. I work for an older lady who loved us being their and her smile was amazing to see daily. I met some great people in Arizona. One of my favorite parts about the nights were playing soccer or frisbee on the turf field. I kept learning more about myself but one thing I definitely learned from my youth leaders was how my leadership grew so much over the year.

Mission trips are amazing things to experience. I would not be the person I am today without those trips. The best part about mission trips are making new friends, making memories with my group, and learning about others and yourself.