One of the fun
things that makes us different from other animals is our knack for
taking personal histories and applying them to shape our future. Lieutenant Dan ended up in the military because every male member in his lineage had fought in died in a U.S. war. Sojourner Truth addressed her segregation within the Women's Rights Movement from her experience as a female slave by saying “Ain't
I a Woman?” My friend DJ grew up to be a barber because a woman in
Jasper, Al made an impression on him, and the Río de Agua Viva
team's Taylor Lonney is headed to Honduras, in part, because caring
for a family member started her on a journey. Here is Taylor's
story:
I
attend University of Alabama at Birmingham and am pursing a degree in
Biomedical Sciences. I am also minoring in Public Health and
Chemistry, which falls in line with my interest in medicine. I plan
on applying to medical school within the near future.
This
summer in Honduras, I will be doing water quality research and
teaching community agents about bacteria and other important topics
that relate to sustainability. My interest in helping others began
with my uncle, Eddie, who passed away from Cancer when I was young. I
provided him nail care, massages, and read him stories during the
time of his suffering. Even though I was not old enough to fully
understand the disease itself, I knew that my actions made him feel
better. After obtaining hours of direct patient care experience as a
Nursing Technician for the Baptist Health Systems, I know that I
belong in the healthcare field and could not see myself anywhere
else.
In
my free time, I enjoy giving back to my community, reading, and being
outdoors. I have a strong interest in contributing to the well being
of others and look forward to seeing how my Honduras mission helps me
do just that.
Who
is the special person in your life that has led you to this story?
Who is the special person from your past who might wish you to pursue
a missions experience? Who do you know that would like to see you
spend your time and money working alongside our team in the jungles
of Honduras? Contact me for more info on our team and other outreach
efforts with AHMEN. Whether a domestic or foreign volunteer, we need
you!
Together,
we are the difference.
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