Meaningful experiences

This morning was our last day in Peniel and I'm sad that I won't be able to look outside the window and see the glorious Sea of Galilee. We woke up very early to go in a boat with a local fisherman and we ended up catching 8 fish! We then left to go to Cana, the place that Jesus turned water into wine. After that we left and went to Nazareth where it is said that the annunciation that Mary would give birth to Jesus happened. The structures were miraculous and the history behind all of the sights were unlike anything I've seen before. Soon after we went back to Jerusalem. 

We had our farewell dinner with Forsan and his wife Reem. We were asked by Andy, our CEO, to share the most meaningful part of the trip around the table. Many different answers were given but they all had a universal theme and that was that everyone was shocked by the difficulties that people in this country go through. All the struggles are hard for us to comprehend because none of us have ever had to think about the things they have to think about. Needless to say, things got emotional. What an impactful few days we have had. We have met some incredibly inspiring and selfless people- who put the well being of those around them before their own. We have met so many passionate people who all want peaceful coexistence in their nation. These people are willing to go through whatever takes to make the place more peaceful. I left that dinner feeling extremely inspired and touched by the things I have learned. This is an experience I will never forget. 

Written by: Katie Taylor