The Capitol Event: The First of Many Exciting Days

It was a busy day in the Capitol. Interns, government workers, CEOs, vice presidents, environment NGO workers and high-ranking politicians came to our event called the “Next 100 Coalition,” bringing with them so much sophistication with their elegant suits and beautiful ties. They mostly talked about politics and about how to make the country better.

The event was held to lobby against downsizing resources meant to preserve national parks and monuments of America because this will destroy the nation’s core values. Such is the need to preserve them.

To a young foreign intern on her first day on the job, it was almost overwhelming. To me, it was a culture shock. In a nice way that made me wish I just live here. There's a part of me that wished that I'm surrounded with people I saw today at home. On that day, I saw so much and I’m happy. I was assigned in an agency called Creation Justice Ministries, which advocates for environmental justice and proper treatment of Mother Earth in accordance to God's wishes.

Of course, our loving God wanted an abundant life for all, hence the need to protect the environment. That’s why He wanted us to take care of Earth, for our sake. I truly appreciate that this agency is doing the will of God.

I am honoured to be a part of the Creation Justice Ministries and I’m looking forward to many days like this. There is so much to say but this is it for now. 

Jasna Nicolas