It’s my second time being involved
with the parish’s activity and so far it is one of the best summers I’ve
experienced so far. However my first impression of Yakima Mission was far
different from what I’m experiencing right now and I’m glad I came instead of
backing out. St. Stephen community has given me their greatest respect and
kindness overall regardless of my religious opinion. I never worked with home
or ever yet touched these types of tools. From this mission, I learned how to
work with tools that I never ever touched in my life, work well with my life,
and appreciate my life. I also learned to not be judgmental, work in horrible
condition place (I hate to be dirty) and be more polite to others. Again I’m
glad I decided to do Yakima Mission, because it’s one of my best experience
I’ve ever experience. I’m glad I’m helping others and I’m glad I’m representing
St. Stephen. I can’t wait to do Yakima Mission next year, the week is going by
fast.
- John Nguyen 7/25/2013
This is my second time being on
mission since last year. I've found going on mission that I love helping people
and I love to be able to see the happiness in others eyes when we go out and
fix their house. This week I've been working on this ladies house that needed a
lot of things done such as a new ceiling in 2 rooms and a lot of painting and
patching up holes but it’s been a lot of fun getting to know her and her
family. She has two sons with some mental disabilities, and on the second day
one of them came up and offered us some burritos which was so nice of him! I
loved getting to know her and hear all her stories that she had to tell us. One
day during our lunch father Ed came and ate with Leona and all of our gang. I
was great having him there. But it was also great for Leona as well because
there was finally someone there to talk to her because we were all busy working
on her house. Leona is one of the sweetest ladies I've ever met, she is loving
and she always puts people before her. For the past couple days we have been
making her a sandwich and some fruit for her for lunch so she can eat with us
and enjoy the company. It is so nice to get away and be able to help the people
in need who are truly in need and not just people scamming you, I loved being
able to come down here and see the smile on others faces when you are there out
of the kindness of your heart to help them out. I am ecstatic about coming back
next year for my last and finally year of mission, and I cant wait to see all
the faces on people when we are there helping them! Mission 2014 come faster
please!
-- Natalie Ledvina 7/25/13
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