Going Home
Sitting at the PAP airport...looking around at all the people, I want to know their story too. It wasn't just the ladies we sang to, brought sandwiches to, painted nails and loved ones, but all I see. What is their story?
As Tim and I end our 2nd trip that we have led, and out 10th combined together, I know it's time...what is our next chapter going to look like, what is God whispering to us to do next? Traveling on a mission trip is one of the most rewarding things you can do. But it doesn't have to be out of state or even out of country. A mission can be in your back yard.
As we closed with our team, many had desires to return, and some spoke about how excited they were to share their experience with their youth group... and others were looking for ways to connect back with Haiti, while in the states. Hmm, mission accomplished? I pray so.
We did water truck and Hope church, Grace Village with instruments and elder visits, understanding purpose and growth. Dancing, snacks with elderly ladies who have no one left to care for them, newly painted nails, and the smiles and hugs, until we meet again. Challenges with sick babies, who can't be with their family, refreshing, clean, laundry to help with, creating sticky messes while trying to feed wee ones. And then the real challenge working with physically and mentally challenged young people. We stretched and we grew and we cried. Each day, sometimes each moment, was a new chapter. Our last day, the children with the sisters, how calm, serene, and happy were they. We taught about being kind like a lady bug, and not to bite like mosquitos. We shared a story of a little girl in MN struggling to beat cancer, and how she was Laney bug. Then we made lady bugs, and necklaces, and played basketball and soccer. There were guitar lessons, and time spent with special ones.
What a God filled way to end our story. Does it end there? I know it doesn't, and I am listening for a God whisper or nudge to move on. Each day as I continue to write a new page, I pray God will help me remember my gifts, and to use them, to dig deep when I am tired, to be patience when I am frustrated, to be thankful each day.
Christine Davis
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