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What an amazing experience. The people were fabulous, the opportunities were great - you just had to show up with an open heart & mind and be willing to work and adapt to change. The organization & format of the trip overall was pretty good, I would have liked to have had more direction on needed supplies to bring and would have like to see more organization & direction at the actual project/worksites. However, that said, it was a good balance in general in being organized and needing to be adaptable.

Sunday July 2nd we loaded our American flight Headed to Puerto Rico, a mission trip in our sight. Our bags were under 50 pounds, carry-ons and more Toiletries, linens, clothes and tons of snacks galore. We brought work clothes and gloves, closed-toed shoes To a mountain top location with a gorgeous view. It had several floors of rooms and a nice swimming pool An AC place for chapel, tables outside to stay cool. Put nothing in the toilets but number one or two Or you'll be getting it back when your potty time is through. We've got mountains, trees with flowers, lots of sun and heat There's Puerto Rican food of rice, beans and meat. The lunch that's made each morning is PB and J There's water, chips and cookies added to lunch for mid-day. Sometimes the locals treat us to a Puerto Rican lunch Appreciated by us all, we have eaten a whole bunch. We wake, dress, make lunches, a breakfast to start Quiet time and devos, for worksites we depart. We've shoveled sand into buckets, then a bucket brigade Hand it up a level, in a corner it's dumped and laid. There's footings to be poured and concrete to make Buckets and wheelbarrows, the concrete to take. Some trucks we did washing, and there was food we gave out A trip to Walmart, for some things we forgot about. We emptied a house, then began to tear it down Tin roof off, plywood walls, all taken to the ground. Another spot demolished, a tall cinder block wall Broke it into pieces then to a pile to haul. A party bus would drive some, with music, smoke and lights Through narrow streets and tight spots, to our working sites. We had a few rain showers to help cool off one day It helped to drop the temps a bit, but didn't hang around to stay. After work was pool time, showers and a meal Followed up by chapel, praising God for how we feel. Then small groups and free time, basketball, pool, a card game Then 10:30 for bed time, each night was just the same. The last day was a free day San Juan forts and to shop Pigeon park, photo opps, lunch and a beach stop. Back for dinner and packing up, one more Chapel night Then breakfast and clean-up, bussed back for our flight. "Yay God" for this journey and the opportunity to care Help us take our stories, give us Your words when we share.

What made mine great was getting to help make an impact on the students at JCSD and the kids at the orphanage and what made an impact on me was to help me realize how lucky and fortunate I am to be where I am today and get to do the things I do.

The organization was refreshing and communication while on location was great. The people we served with was what made it an impactful trip. The worship time was amazing.

Mission Discovery staff are unmatched! Their dedication to work with our students patiently and show them what it means to love like Jesus through example is refreshing. We love Mission Discovery!

It was Amazing! My time in Jamaica was honestly one of the best experiences of my life. I can’t wait to join mission discovery again for another trip!

My experience was great because of what God showed me! I feel like he spoke about thankfulness a good deal. I also enjoyed the team that I served with.

The interns, worship leaders, Chris and even the translators morphed into our group both at the worksite and at the hotel, seamlessly making it feel like one team. The hotel staff and the food was amazing as always. The worship team had viewed some of our church videos online and incorporated hymns from our tradition as well as sharing their favorites. The delivery of food to households is always a profound experience for all involved. The trip was, as always a tremendous catalyst for reflection, growth, and celebration of our place in God’s kingdom.