first reflection down in New Orleans

After what seemed like an endless day of getting in and out of vans traveling around the city we finally got a chance to sit down and reflect upon this trip as a group. The more people shared their thoughts the more I came to conclusions about my own. Perhaps the greatest thing this trip leaves behind each year isn't a restored building or a changed light bulb, but instead the inspiration that is given to those who have forgotten that they are capable of doing great things on their own. New Orleans needs us not to rebuild their city, but to show them that they can. Everyone is capable of doing remarkable things and sometimes they just need to be reminded that they are remarkable too.