Watching the clouds because they are just as breathtaking whether they crown the mountains of Nicaragua or the wheat fields of Kansas.
Praying on my knees beside the hotel bed with an amazing friend with the humbling knowledge that we are nothing without the grace of God.
Sitting in church service and hearing the words “somos guapos” being echoed throughout the building (in English this means ‘we are beautiful,’ because we are the creation of God).
Weighing 2 lbs of 4 inch nails for a farmer who is very hesitant to trust my ability to do the job correctly and then watch him drive away after shaking his head at me with a confused smile on his face.
Finding a friend who is just as passionate about the Memory Game as I am (you know the one where there are pairs of cards that you have to flip over to find the matches—at home the only competition is my five year old ‘niece’ Alexus.) Orlando is winning 6 games to 5.
Accidently saying ‘Si’ on the phone to a friend from home instead of ‘yes’ because that is one word I have mastered in Spanish.
Realizing how much more I appreciate and love my family when they aren’t always a phone call away.
Riding in the front cab of a truck with Amber and Orlando while singing every song imaginable at the top of our lungs, including Backstreet Boys I must shamelessly admit.
Listening to people share how God has worked in their lives and
Taking a 10 month old baby boy and a 12 year old girl for a walk around the town…we thought we got funny looks before!
Trying to find words to describe the splendor of this country and coming up speechless.
Praying on my knees beside the hotel bed with an amazing friend with the humbling knowledge that we are nothing without the grace of God.
Sitting in church service and hearing the words “somos guapos” being echoed throughout the building (in English this means ‘we are beautiful,’ because we are the creation of God).
Weighing 2 lbs of 4 inch nails for a farmer who is very hesitant to trust my ability to do the job correctly and then watch him drive away after shaking his head at me with a confused smile on his face.
Finding a friend who is just as passionate about the Memory Game as I am (you know the one where there are pairs of cards that you have to flip over to find the matches—at home the only competition is my five year old ‘niece’ Alexus.) Orlando is winning 6 games to 5.
Accidently saying ‘Si’ on the phone to a friend from home instead of ‘yes’ because that is one word I have mastered in Spanish.
Realizing how much more I appreciate and love my family when they aren’t always a phone call away.
Riding in the front cab of a truck with Amber and Orlando while singing every song imaginable at the top of our lungs, including Backstreet Boys I must shamelessly admit.
Listening to people share how God has worked in their lives and
Taking a 10 month old baby boy and a 12 year old girl for a walk around the town…we thought we got funny looks before!
Trying to find words to describe the splendor of this country and coming up speechless.
2 comments:
Amazing!!!
-DMJ
Melissa - I can see that you are have a fabulous time while you are away. I wish i could have joined you in this wonderful experience, it looks as if you are becoming so much closer to god due to the opputunity that was given to you, to see all of gods beauty painted in many different countries. Im glad that you skipped out on a summer with me to go on this trip. I want to hear all about it when you come home! Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your trip!
Love Kara Baer <3
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