I have just returned from an amazing time in New Orleans. During this trip I got to experience many different things.

Day one we went to a house in the 9th ward destroyed by hurricane Katrina in 2005. As we walked up to the house there was a foul smell, of mold, and other nasty things. Families were not allowed back in their homes for 3 months after the flood. We made our way into the house to discover something I never thought I would see. A house that was falling apart, there were holes in the floor, the ceiling was falling down, all the copper wiring  had been ripped out of the walls. As we walked around we discovered the shaving cream and other things on the top shelf of the bathroom, placed there before the flood. We also saw where the water line was in the house. I can't  imagine what it would have been like to experience that. 

During our time in New Orleans we worked with a group of 44 from Texas. Their group was mostly middle school and high school students. There is nothing cooler in my book than watching young people share the word of God with those around them. 

Through out the week we did many different projects. We did homeless ministry under the bridge where we would go talk to people that had no hope and share with them the love of Jesus Christ. We also did some painting projects, construction, went and shared our stories at a homeless feeding shelter. Over all it was an amazing week. There were relationships built that will last a life time. I think the best part for me was seeing every kid find their voice. There was so much change that happened in them this week I feel so blessed to have witnessed that!