"Olyvia, love is simple. You don't have to do much to make someone happy." That was what my mother said to me when I was a child. More a year ago, my good friend Kaylee told me about her unforgettable trip to Gary, a small town on Lake Michigan southeast of Chicago. After (hear) Kaylee's story, I decided to go there myself.
When I told my parents about the decision, they didn't agree first. They said I didn't know much about the place. They were worried that it was not safe for me to go there. Thankfully, after I (explain) my plan to them in detail, they said yes.
When our group arrived in Gary, I noticed different the town was from where I lived. There were few stores or restaurants in the town. Houses were built on small hills. Many of them had (break) doors or windows. As part of our volunteering, my job was to help the local people to repair their houses. The work days were long and tiring, it was really good to see the houses taking on a new look day by day.
The people there were also different. They seemed (enjoy) every moment in life. The community was like a big family. Everyone knew each other and was there when someone needed help. A little thing would make them happy. I couldn't find (word) to describe their joy when the kids received an ice-cream, a ball or even a kiss.
I am so glad that I had this life-changing experience. I truly learned meaning of what my mother said. You don't need to do much to make a difference to others' lives.
