The welcome at the airport was WONDERFUL!! I couldn't believe you guys would do that for us. I was humbled as I road down the escalator. i really wanted the moment to last forever because i felt so humbled by the group at the bottom. A wave of emotions hit me. I didn't want to leave Peru, but seeing you guys so happy to see us lifted my spirit.
Last nights dinner and sharing time was heart felt. I really enjoyed being with a group of people who were warm and wanting to hear of our lessons. i think the team could have went on for another hour. The days to come will be filled with lots of sharing time I hope.
This morning as i used the bathroom (and threw the paper into the toilet), I got a nutri grain bar out of my clean kitchen (with no rats or bugs), I walked into my comfortable living room (and sat on a soft clean couch) I felt so incredibly guilty to be here. In my head, all I see are the kids and adult faces smiling at me. I feel like I left something behind, but I know that I couldn't "fix" all of Peru. I have hope in the fact that I can do some mission work here...at the Grace Place, in Lenoir, in North Carolina, in the U.S., and maybe one day Peru.
Thank you Peru team. I hope we never lose the closeness that we developed on this trip. Something unexpected.....that I would fall in love with Donnie, Dean, Jake, Kris, Haley, Joe, Brad, Jessica, & Jr. ( I already loved Justin so that was no surprise, but I did grow closer to him through this experience and I cherish that).
Love you all: Grace Place, Ohio group, Penn State group, Hickory group, and my Peruvian homies.
hulia
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Words cannot express how proud I am of you and the work you accomplished. I am excited to see how you will use the lessons you learned to move the Grace Place forward in our walk with God. Last night was awesome and I have already taken some lessons to heart. Brad...Lynn and I discussed on the way home how profound your statement was....turn off the tv and spend time with your family and God. We are such media junkies in America. Maybe we should try a media fast....When it's all been said and done...will we talk about the movies we never watched....the time alone relaxing we didn't get....or the relationships we created and cultivated...with family, friends, and most important, God.
Love you guys...
I think we should keep this blog going for awhile just so you guys can keep sharing what God will be revealing to you in the days to come....
I'm so amazed at the goodness of our God and what He has done thru the Mission Team. My heart was so touched last night by all of you and I am so honored and proud and thankful that my family got to experience this adventure with such an awesome group of people. I love you so much and cannot wait to hear more and more and more. I agree with Amanda, this blog should be continued !!
I third that motion!
Thanks Julie, and the rest of the mission team, for all the love you are pouring out of your hearts onto us. I am so very proud of you and the whole team. I pray that the essence of this experience not fade from your hearts and minds. That the Lord will remind you often of the love He poured out on each of you and that you will experience His presence as strong as you did in Peru each day of your lives. I thank each one of you for giving of yourselves.
love...mary ann
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