REFLECTIONS: Thankful for Elena

It seems weird to be home. It almost feels like we never went because it’s such a different atmosphere down there than it is here, it’s almost like it was all a dream. Now I’m so appreciative of my home and all of my possessions. I almost feel guilty for having all of these nice belongings when some people from New Orleans barely have anything. When I got home I immediately just started thanking God for everything he has given me and I’ve been praying a lot more for all kinds of things.

People keep asking me if I had a good time and I hesitate on what to say next. I’ve been telling people that I had fun but also that it was pretty depressing to see all the devastation, which usually opens up the conversation and I start to tell them some of the stories that we heard and what we did. Most people I’ve talked to have been really interested in it which really surprises me, they’ve asked me questions about what still needs to be done and stuff like that.


It was really neat for me to see Elena, my prayer partner, at the airport. To know that she cares that much really means a lot to me. She already knew that I was sick and immediately asked me how I was feeling, that really meant a lot to me that she’d been keeping up to date on how I was. She helped encourage me so much for this trip and stayed involved. I couldn’t ask for a better prayer partner.


I really enjoyed this mission’s trip and it really motivated me to help others more. I’ve learned a lot and have become a lot closer with God which is what I wanted. I’m so thankful that God had me go on this mission’s trip.

- Kelsey Berglund