There have been so many lessons from my time as an Augustinian Volunteer, but one thing that stands brighter than others is the interconnectedness of our world and how we all fit together. Being an Augustinian Volunteer has taught me a great deal, especially how all of us are on the same team, moving towards a brighter tomorrow.
The people that have acted as the foundation for this lesson has been my community of four unique individuals. I have learned so much about myself and the importance of showing up for each other from living in community. In times that one of us has had a tough day at work or has not been feeling our best, the others are able and willing to fill in and show support. Even the simplest of actions have shaped our little family such as doing the dishes and driving each other to work. I have felt so much love and support from my community members, particularly when Kelsey helped me up after I fell ice skating, both of us laughing, and Jocelyn made paper snowflakes for my room, knowing how much I have missed the snow. They have been the best teammates I could have ever imagined, growing together while learning from our differences.
