Day 4 Hope Community Vis
At the beginning of the week we were told that there were three things that get the people at Hope to come to things. These three things were free, food, and fun. We found out just how true that really was today. We had a pancake breakfast, and unlike the other days we had several families come down. They all loved it and asked us if we were coming back next week. We are slowly getting to know these women and children on a personal level. Today was one of the mothers 20th birthday. She loved that we rose to the occasion and brought cupcakes and a gift. I have gotten to know this woman pretty well and even though I don't know why she's in this situation I know that she is more then grateful for Hope and the people around her. She told me the day I got there that If she wasn't at Hope she wouldn't know what to do. As she told me a little about Hope, she started telling me how Hope wasn't just a place to live but the place that teaches you everything you need to live in the future. It helped her with some of her problems she could handle on her own, and Hope is still helping her in other places of her life where she needs it. Getting to know her I have realized I take for granted the things I'm taught by my family and friends. Things I just have grown up knowing these women are just learning.