I feel called to do something for the children- specifically a diaper drive for Mission For All Nations. As I was talking with the coordinator, she said they never have enough to give away for the needs out there and I can’t imagine a baby without clean diapers.
I was impacted by the way Mission For All Nations was able to keep going when it seemed impossible to. They found $3,000 in a wall by accident. What a great reminder that God will find a way. It reminded me that God’s will, will prevail.
It was a cool experience to talk to and see what people other than you were going through. We all have out own selfish troubles. Our troubles are not important compared to the troubles of those I’ve encountered. I only wish I could help more.
Something that really impacted me was the tour of the juvenile detention center. During the tour they explained that some kids are stuck in these gross, claustrophobic like cells 23 hours in a day because they did something bad while there. Also, I saw some girls my age and I thought how I would be in that position; scared, miserable, alone and no longer myself. Plus the ages there run from 10-18 years old. Ten years old and in a jail; what could lead someone to that at such a young age? And if they felt they had no other choice, then when they leave what do they have to go back to? I think more people should become aware of what’s happening in this world and they should actually do something.
This was my second Urban Plunge. Going on the Plunge has opened my eyes to a whole new world. We are beyond blessed. It has also made me want to go into working with inner-city youth. Thanks Urban Plunge!