Personal Narrative: Oklahoma City Home For The Disable

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I have had many experiences throughout my lifetime, but one definitely stands out in my mind. Last summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to participate in Catholic Heart Workcamp. I wanted to take part in this camp to make a difference in somebody’s life. What I didn’t realize was how much I would learn about myself and the difference the people that I would meet would make in mine. On the very first night of the camp, we were split into work groups and received work assignments. My group had the opportunity of volunteering at the Oklahoma City Home for the Disabled. We weren’t given any special instructions. The only thing we were told to do was to get to know the people at the home. I was excited for this experience, but also nervous because I would not consider myself the talkative type. After the first hour of being at my work assignment I found …show more content…

I would have never gotten so much out of this experience if I hadn’t been outgoing. I learned so much; both about myself and the people of the Oklahoma City Home for Disabled. This experience has helped me put things into perspective. There was so much I took for granted. Some of the people I met while in Oklahoma were not able to move or walk on their own, or even see for that matter. Even though I am able to do all of those things, I have learned that attitude is everything. Your abilities can only take you so far. It’s your positive attitude that will help you succeed. I was able to see this through the clients at the home. What I saw in the workers was their passion. The caretakers at the home said that they don’t feel like they are working because they truly enjoy spending their days with the disabled people. I have come to realize that I want to find a career that I am passionate about. I am very grateful for everything I learned from participating in this

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