Life Changing

I've been involved with this program since summer 2011 and been going every year. One of my best friends and co-workers had told me about his experiences in the DR for the past year and I wanted to check it our for myself.
The people. Wow, the people are so accepting and so appreciative of what we do. It's amazing how they think so much of what we do for them and give them, even if we can only provide them with some Tylenol and vitamins. I have received so much more back than what they realize.
It is so beautiful to see the relationships that are formed and continue to grow each time I go volunteer. It is also gratifying to know that because of this program and its ability to sustain its involvement with the community, that the quality of life they have has improved.
One of my favorite parts of this trip is to see the growth of the young teenagers becoming medical doctors, and to hear about their experiences in medical school and then to see them give back to their communities.
This program and the Dominican Republic will always have a piece of my heart....and I can only feel whole again when I come back each time.