I am an eighteen year old girl who enjoys working on the family ranch with livestock, dancing, swimming, and simply spending time with friends and family. I love to be involved in activities with my church and venturing into what I have never done before. I feel that life is such a precious gift I have been given, so I should cherish and live life to the fullest. I have never been on a mission trip before although I have gone on retreats with my church and leadership trainings. I feel that since going back to my home church after the death of my sister I have grown a great deal in Christ. This growth has included many prayers in which I have asked God to take my life and let His will be done. I believe that at this step of my life God wants to open my eyes to the world he created to teach me how to look beyond the town I have grown up in. I have a passion for helping those in need ,especially children, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. I pray that God will bless me with the strength and compassion to help others in all ways possible not only on this trip but in my everyday life. Thank you for taking the time to read my Autobiography and God Bless You. Serving my Saviour, Tawney Elise Carlson