Erik Gray's Journals
#journalgems
2009
.....While choosing a project, I wanted to make sure
that it would have lasting benefits, and that it would be enjoyed by many
people for many years.
When looking
for a project, I decided to check things out the Family Support Center of
Southwestern Utah. This place offers many services for families and children.....
......I finally came down to the
decision of building a loft inside the house in their main room. The room is
filled with toys and games for children to play with, but one of the things it
needed was the loft.....
I learned
a couple things from this service project. First of all, serving others
provides one of the best feelings in the world, at least for me. I love to help
people out. The ones who benefit from the service also have a great feeling
inside, and are grateful for the time that someone took out of their day to
help. Secondly, everything needs careful planning, leadership, and having everything
kept in order- even something as small as a little construction. Naturally,
life would be a mess if no one ever took charge and if things were never in
order. The third and final thing I learned is that I need to be grateful for
the things that I have. Some kids aren’t as lucky as others, their family may
be unstable or they may be suffering in some other areas. We need to embrace
the people and things that we have, and put an arm around those who aren’t so
well off. We need to love those around us, and always be willing to give an
extra hand to those who truly need it.
