-Jen
Upon reflecting on my experience at Matthew 25, I found myself coming to a conflicting conclusion. I had truly enjoyed my experience and yet I was disappointed in what I had done. Everyday and every project we approached at Matthew 25 started with optimism and ended in a state of despair and disappointment. Disappointment that their was not enough time to accomplish our goals. Despair that there are so many in need and feeling like there was so little that we could do. Despair in time wasted looking into projects that had been tried before or that were already going on. So how could I enjoy such an experience? Though what I accomplished was very little, what I gained was very big. I have always admired those who volunteer their time and money towards the service of others, but never realized some of the struggles that those people may face. The risk that your sacrifice of time and money, though big, may in effect accomplished very little. How do people do this? Well through this experience and others I have had this year, I realized something. The true value of service can not be measured in time spent, money raised, or even lives saved. The true value of service can only be measured by God in the hearts raised and souls saved. How prideful and blind I have been to the true value of service. That the action of service big or small, is truly an action of charity and love. And I believe that everyone can relate to how big of an impact a small act of love can make in your entire life. So though we may not have accomplished much on paper by some of this worlds standards, I know that in our interactions, we have brought hope to others, motivation to carry on, and inspiration to find more ways to serve. Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ 40 And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ 41 Matthew 25: 35-41 Matt After presenting our products to Park Center, I finally feel a sense of solid satisfaction about the work we have done for them. This whole time I have been concentrating on all the things that we hadn't done or wasn't able to accomplish and then I realized that I have been looking at this all wrong. After our final meeting at Park Center, I realized that our accomplishments were much more beautiful than I originally thought. - Jen
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October 2016
2016 AuthorsKadieMy name is Kadie and I would describe myself as easy-going and just living and loving life one day at a time! :)
Mehvish Elahi
My name is Mehvish Elahi =)
I am 21 and from New York I strive to become a Pharmacist! FernieI enjoy life by taking it one day at a time can't wait to become a Pharmacist!
NOAH OBEN
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story...DESIDERATA... I am very family oriented and I like traveling and enjoy watching and playing football (soccer). Ahmed Adow
I am friendly and outgoing persons, I like to travel and meet new people, my hobbies are player soccer and watching soccer. Dinh HaI am very friendly and I like to laugh a lot. For study breaks, I love to play games and sleep!
2015 AuthorsShealy Todd
I enjoy life and everything that comes with it and I find happiness from helping others enjoy it too. Misty R. GordonA work in progress.
I am better than I have ever been but nowhere near as great as I will become. Nichelle Logan
I love food and pharmacy! Matt Bessesen
Open to all avenues of the pharmacy profession while searching for a vocation that motivates me to be a better person Tyson
Long-term care is my pharmacy thing...and cats are my other thing. Jen
Currently striving to have a career in psychiatric pharmacy. I like to spend my time with my two Australian Cattle Dogs and three horses!. . 2014 AuthorsBriInterest is in psychiatric pharmacy and I have 2 adorable German Shepherds that keep me busy. MartrellI have a strong interest in retail pharmacy but I am open to learning about all aspects of the profession. KellyEverything happens for a reason. I am grateful and happy with all I am blessed with. JoeI am always up for trying new things. Looking forward to what the future has in store. EzzaI love photography, travelling, and food! |