Life changing event

* I wrote this when I was on a missions trip last week in New Orleans..I don\'t think you can go on a missions trip and not have God change you and your ways*

I didn’t realize what I was getting myself into
I had no clue what to expect
But I knew the dangerous areas I was going in
My God would pull through and protect

I thought it just be all fun and games
But little did I know
That the images and places I’d see
Would break me into the ground so low

There was a truck underneath a house
A tree fell through someone’s roof
Porch steps were there but not attached to a home
No ones furniture was water-proof

I walked the streets that were underwater
And I could hear people’s screams and cries
I didn’t want to show any sign of weakness
But to be honest it was hard to keep dry eyes

I met a lady by the name of Linda
We gutted out her house that was full of mud
She lived there ever since she was born
Now her house was just down to the studs

We gutted this young lady Shannon’s home
I was so exited to see the smile on her face
When we found dry pictures and her class ring
It was like she stepped into a beautiful place

I wore a mask and a bandana
Sweated like a man all week long
Couldn’t help but sit there and cry sometimes
Emotionally I tried my best to stay strong

The people that got there houses blown away
Were the nicest people I’ve ever met
I have no clue how they still wore smiles
While there homes and furniture were soaking wet

People lost their lives, clothes, pictures, and cars
Poor farmers lost their chickens and calves
Being able to witness all that sad devastation
Made me realize I should appreciate what I have

Hearing everyone’s stories and watching their tears
Hearing how they couldn’t afford a nurse
Really has changed my life for the better
And I honestly know, someone always has it worse