My name is Mary Snover and I will be a senior at Myers Park High School. As a Charlotte native, I am one of four children and I spend all my time playing lacrosse, eating Bojangles, being with friends, and watching movies. I tried very hard to somehow fit Batman into this post because I am beyond excited for The Dark Knight Rises. Almost as excited as I am for this Haiti mission trip. Almost.
A lady named Bette Reese (not even Google could make it clear why she is famous) once said, "If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito." The phrase stuck out to me, especially after buying my new mosquito net, malaria medicine, and uber-protective insect repellent. The quote also rang true of how I think of service. The main reason that I am venturing to Haiti is to make a difference but it is very easy to become discouraged. Haiti is but one nation of a struggling world and I am only giving up one measly week of my summer. At times, I do feel small and very much ineffective. After turning to random inspirational quotes involving mosquitoes, I also looked into God's word. 1 Peter 4:10 states, "As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." His word is a reminder that each and every one of us has the capability of impacting another's life and each act of love, service, or humility will expand God's kingdom. I am ecstatic about becoming close with each team member and soaking up all that God has to offer me in Haiti. I pray that I will not only be able to touch someone's life, but that my own life will be transformed. I am also praying that the mosquitoes will leave me in peace.
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