Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Jepsen's Jargon
Before this trip I faced many fears: I feared disease, the safety of the team, the overwhelming sight of the devastation and most of all I feared the thought of not returning. The week has come to an end and the only fear I have now is not knowing when I can come back and do it all again. This experience has been a blessing and the team of individuals here sharing it with me couldn't be any more amazing! I came to this country with an idea of changing the lives of those we met, but in the grander scheme of things, I was changed. My heart, like the grinch, has grown three sizes. I will reflect on what I have done here, what I do on a daily basis and what else I can do in the near future. This will not be the only mission trip that I will travel on... Go Joyner Response Team!
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Cant wait to here all about it when you get back. Message me or max to make dinner plans. Have a safe trip back. We love all of you.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful lesson that our children learn from each of you and the example that you all serve for them. Dr. King said, "Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." What a blessing to know that we all can be great!
ReplyDelete"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.
Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?'
And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'"
(Matthew 25.35-40 ESV)
I can't wait to see you all and share pictures from your journey.
Can't wait to see pics and hear all about it. I have been keeping up with the blog daily. I think it's wonderful the lives that have been touched, including your own. Thanks for keeping us updated throughout the trip. Safe travels home.
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ps. Where is Joyner going next year???