From Anton

This is the first trip I have taken with this group of individuals that my best friends are not here. It for the most part is a trip that I have decided to take on my own, without the initiation of the other guys. Though it is something that is new for me, taking a trip with my own initiative, when I could be home with some college friends doing college things on spring break, I look forward to the experience I will have in Mexico. As we drive the central valley of California, I have a lot of time to reflect and plan for this week ahead. In addition, acting as a leader and role model on this trip is something that is very new for me as well. For the longest time in my life, I have been fed and have been a follower, when now I am going to be leader and will feed others. Though this doesn’t necessarily mean that I have my life together better than anyone else, putting on a facade that I do is something that I will not do. Exploiting my areas of weakness is something can help people grow, and help me open my heart to God. Being away this week from the distractions and sin that is around me at home will really be a mind and heart opening experience. Thank you Lord, for all of the blessings you have given me and for the courage to do this. Though it isn’t a huge over seas mission trip, sharing Jesus’ love with the people of Mexico and sharing Jesus’ love with the others in my group will be an amazing experience.