Our trip to New Orleans was one of the most challenging, yet extremely rewarding experiences of my life.  To be honest, I originally decided to go on this trip because I thought it would look good on my resume, however, once I got down there and saw the devastation, I felt ashamed that I was going for myself.  My mind-set changed quickly and I truly wanted to help as much as possible.  I won’t lie and say that the work was fun; it was strenuous and downright disgusting at times.  However, knowing that you are giving people the opportunity to start a fresh new life in the town that they love is a feeling I cannot even begin to describe.  The only disheartening part of the trip was the thought that our group of eleven worked our butts off for five days and did not even make a dent in the work that needs to be done. 

      To all of you reading this, the Gulf needs our help desperately.  There is a lot to do and not even close to enough people to do it.  Imagine that being your hometown.  With enough help it will be put back together.  Please volunteer and keep the rebuilding going forward.  I will do the same. 

      Thank you for your hospitality, New Orleans.

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