Jen "City Slicker" Gonzalez

I want to begin by giving thanks to God for allowing FCO to be a part of my life and allow me the opportunity to participate in this amazing experience. As you can tell by my nickname, I am not exactly experienced when it comes to being in rural places, and my initial excitement for the trip was accompanied by worries about the weather, our safety, and all the new experiences I was going to have. I prayed about my worries, and shared them with my amazing team mates and felt so comforted after I did. 




I have to say that this was one of the most enjoyable, rewarding, and overall life changing experiences I've ever taken part in. Seeing the change that you can make in someone's life just by smiling, taking the time to take care of them, and letting them know that you genuinely care about them is so touching. 

Being able to share my testimony, and use my talents for the good of another person just helped solidify my faith in God, and my love of Optometry. I know it sounds cheesy but it's exactly how I feel, and if you ever experience it you will know what I mean. I encourage all of you to take a minute to consider the opportunity or to take part in the process in any way you can.