When I first learned that there was going to be a trip down to New Orleans again this year I thought to myself that it was going to be a lot of fun, and that I should try to sign up for it. Soon after that I forgot all about it and signing up got pushed way down to the bottom of my to-do list. Eventually all the spots got filled up, and I remembered how I had really been interested in doing it. I figured there really wasn't much I could do about it, and if God had a plan for me to go down to New Orleans then he would open a door for me some way.
It was later in the year at Snow Camp that Mrs. Linscott asked me if I would be interested in taking part in the trip, and that if I was I could be put on the list of alternates. I told her that I would definitly be interested in going and she was free to put me down as an alternate. Maybe around a month later at Power House I was greeted by Mrs. Burglund saying "I'm so happy that you decided to come to New Orleans with us! We're very excited!" This was the first I had heard about me going to New Orleans. I asked what she meant, and she said that she saw my name on the list of people. That was when I realized that it was God's plan for me to go to New Orleans, and I knew I couldn't possibly refuse.
I viewed it as my challenge from God to do this. This is the first time I've really felt like this is something God wants me to do to spread His word and love to others. I know that this isn't going to be a laid-back easy trip. I'm going to face many obstacles and inconveniences, but it's something that I can learn and spiritually grow from. I can't wait to go and face this challenge and follow God's will for me!
- Rebecca Howell, grade 10
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