Yvette Wilson

Submitted by Stephanie Wert ... on July 18, 2008 - 3:45pm.

Service Trip Participant, 2008

Our team was so amazing. The synergy between us was so evident. We were a cohesive group that was open and vulnerable to meeting the needs of the rebuilding. I have been sharing my experience with family and friends; letting them know that the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is not over and the Gulf Coast needs helping hands.

I am humbled that my hands were used to cut, lay and grout tile for the home of Ms. Williams, an 84 year old African-American woman who is physically challenged. I teamed with a group of seniors from Maryland who had the energy of teenagers. We tiled together, sweat together, ate together and laughed together. Because of this experience I will never be the same.

God is calling us to step outside of ourselves and care for our neighbors, friends and family who are suffering for what ever reason, just as Jesus did. In the midst of that suffering God is saying to me be a compassionate, caring and prophetic minister in the wilderness of life. I'm blessed to be a part of the Beatitudes Society, an organization that is compassionate, caring and prophetic. Please continue offering this wonderful opportunity to seminarians.

 

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