Sleepless nights…pressure…stress are over…but it was all worth it.
Days in the Diocese of Pasig has ended on Nov.23, 2009 when we accompanied the delegates to Mall of Asia for they have gone to the Asian Youth Day proper at Imus, Cavite. Three days of their stay here at the Diocese of Pasig had been very fruitful and full of joy, laughter and happiness.
Months of preparation for the D.I.D…well most of it went well although there had been problems encountered and yet we were able to face all of it. We were able to do it because of each other’s helping hand and of course His guidance. It had been a very memorable experience for me. It was the first time that I have been involved in an international activity that involved a lot of people and I must admit that it has never been easy for me. It was also the first time that I headed a team where most of the members are “stranger” for me at first but they eventually turned out to be good friends. It has never been easy working with people I’ve met for the first time, the steering team, transpo team, and all of the volunteers, yet I was able to do my best, to give what I can just to serve my fellow youth and God. There had been moments when I wanted to give up because of the big responsibility that has been put upon my shoulder but thanks to those people who helped me gain confidence and who gave me strength.
It has been a great experience meeting new people…from the volunteers to the delegates, and being closer to those I already know before. It was nice working with the steering team for I have learned a lot from them…my so called good leaders…they have thought me a lot about leadership and knowing what you can do… I have known limitations and they willingly fill in the gaps. I have learned that there are people who can and who willingly give everything for service, for the youth, and for GOD. They willingly sacrificed their time, effort, money, and everything they could for this event to be a successful one. Personally, I can say that it was all worth it… I enjoyed and learned a lot during the preparation and the event itself… it was a wonderful experience to meet new friends… to meet the delegates… to work with the steering team… to share experiences with the volunteers… to find love… and to find God during this journey.
I’m proud to be one of the volunteers… proud that I have done something I thought I cannot do… proud to serve the youth and proud to serve God.
YAsia Fiesta: Young Asians, Come Together, Share the word, Live the Eucharist. ^_^
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