Medical & Orphanage Volunteer In Ghana Experience / Testimonial

I’m at a loss of words when I try to think of words to accurately describe my experience in Ghana. I went into the program thinking that I was gong to change the world when in reality, the biggest impact that was made was on myself. If I came away with anything from this trip, it was the lesson that happiness can be found in the lowest of places and in the most humble of circumstances. These people, who were living with less than my basic needs, were some of the happiest people I have ever seen. Orphaned children-who had no family other than each other- were never without a smile. They laughed without hesitation and loved without boundaries. It didn’t matter the color of your skin or where you were from. We were all brothers & sisters. Being in Africa was probably one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life, but I wouldn’t take it back for anything. The bucket showers, aggressive flies, and blisters were all worth the endless “Ello’s” and tugs on my shirt from the little ones every single day.