Wheeling Jesuit Reflection

"I came to the Darst Center because I was looking for a service trip experience. I was a little hesitant at first because I knew that I would be changed "beyond repair," so to speak. I knew I would not be the same when I returned and I didn't know what to do with the new experience and knowledge I would gain from the trip. In essence, I was comfortable in my "oblivion" and feared that it would hinder me from pursuing my non-existent, non-clear plans for the future. Yet, each day I was glad that I knew more and was thankful for the light it shed upon the thousands of people hidden in the darkness of their daily struggles, and who so many people turn a blind eye to. I found the humanity in the statistics, and met the heartbreak of broken dreams. I sorted the fact from fable and lies from truth. Most importantly, I found hope where people were dedicated and joy in the little triumphs, and God was with me every step of the way, reflected in the eyes of all that I met."

— Aimee, Wheeling Jesuit student

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