I think I’m allowed to write about anything on here, so here goes…

I spend quite a bit of my free time doing things with Campus Crusade for Christ. This past weekend I went on a Fall Getaway retreat with Cru.

Before I get to my main point, let me just say that I’ve always been passionate about helping others, especially those who can’t afford to help themselves. I never used to want to actually do the physical labor to help others though; I always thought I would just get rich and help by donating money—nice how I just assume I’ll get rich, right? Too bad it never really works out the way I plan it. I kind of just assumed I would have money because I knew I would do something in the medical field—hence the wanting to help others. But now, I’ve realized I think I may want to actually take mission trips and use my nursing skills, once I graduate from nursing school of course, to help those who can’t afford trips to the doctor in other countries rather than just sending money to random charities—not that donating money is any less important. Without the funds, how would the charities do their great work?

So, back to the point: this past weekend I realized that I would like to take my first overseas mission trip to East Asia(maybe) this summer. It’s through Cru so it would be with people I know and it’s for about 6 weeks. I’ve done mission trips in the States before, but never overseas and I think it will be an amazing experience. I’m so excited and simply cannot wait!

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 28:19