In my own thought process, I was under the impression that I was going down there to help others and witness for Jesus. Not only did I do just that, I was able to see how God used every single experience for the molding of my character. We serve an awesome God. Here are some of the shots I captured during my trip. :-)
My sleeping area!
The children of La Ermita (My site)
Me and some of the kids after the meeting :-)
MItch and I working on the road :-)
Doing Laundry! - What an experience this was. I used to think my washer was a bit on the small side. Those words will never leave my lips again :-)
Some of the group - At the airport saying goodbyes! Heaven is going to be an awesome place, a place that never utters the word goodbye. I cannot wait! :-)
Yesterday, August 21st, I aged. I was having a difficult time with the fact that I am now closer to 30 rather than 20. Then I remembered reading a friend's blog and it reminded me that birthdays are a celebration of love.
I couldn't agree with him more- He states it like this,
"I spent time thinking about my birthday. It is a celebration of life. Life is a gift of God because He is love. My life was also made possible because of the love that my Dad and Mom share. So my meditation concluded that birthdays are really a celebration of LOVE.
I celebrate God's love: Thank you God for giving me life... and for "abundant life."
And I celebrate the love that my parents have given to each other and to me: Thank you Dad and Mom for your example of love - thank you for making your children the most special people you know. I love you. And now here I am, a product of love."
The day itself was awesome! I was able to spend some of it with my dad. He gave me a card that spoke volumes to my heart!
It said, "Daughter, you amaze me. Although I have known you since before you were born, somehow you still continue to amaze me. I've watched you go through change after change. And I've seen you navigate through some pretty tough times with your heart as a compass and your strong spirit to carry you through. Simply put, I couldn't be prouder of you. You've grown from an adorable girl into a most remarkable woman - a woman I admire, love and respect more every day. When I held you as a baby I knew you were special. When I see you as a woman, I realize just how special. More so than I ever could have imagined."
I love you too daddy!
God has blessed me with friends in different places near and far. Each phone call I got yesterday made my day that much more meaningful and exciting. Thank you God for caring enough about me to give me such amazing family and friends.
