These are one of those blogs i hate writing. I always feel so uncomfortable having to do this. But then i realize, we all have to do things that make us feel uncomfortable and we dont want to do them, but we have to. So this is one of those things for me…
So lets start with the last couple of days. They have been my most favorite days by far. I have gotten the pleasure to be surrounded by some of the most loving kids I have ever met. I have realized something huge. Not only do I love kids, but i have a passion for them. The way they just want to be loved, played with, acknowledged, or just to be able to sit beside you in silence, makes my heart overflow.
We went for a pizza party at the orphanage that two teams worked at this month. I instantly fell in love with these kids. I would have never guessed that these kids have such a traumatizing past. Most were abused sexually, mentally, and/or physically; while others were just left on the street. The night was filled with laughter, playing, dancing, singing, and them getting up and telling us thank you in their own words. I sat there silently as they one by one got up and just expressed how appreciative they were for what God has blessed them with. Then a little 6-year-old boy completly broke my heart. He got up and began to say how thankful he was for everything and how he was so happy that God gave him another day to live and then he started to cry…..Wait, what?? Really, is this what a 6-year-old little boy should be thankful of? Most 6-year-olds i know are thankful for the toys their parents bought for them, or something of that nature. I sat there just completly in awe of how this little boy was so thankful to be alive with food in his belly and clothes on his back that it brought him to tears. Then i thought well YES this is what he and EVERYBODY else should be thanking God for!!
(Rosanna)
(Me praying for Rosanna and her grandmother)
(Holding Rosanna's hand)
(Juan, the little boy who cried, he melted my heart)
(I love him)
(Rosita, another little girl at the orphanage)
(Me trying to get her to laugh)
(The kids at the school playing soccer)
(Praying for a man on the street)
There are so many more stories that i cant wait to share with yall when i get back home. I also know that there are many more to be had. Thats where i need help…
I know i am supposed to be here. God has put a fire in my heart. I want to do whatever i can do to help as many people as i can. I want to give all the love i have to those children who so desperatly want and need it. I want to show them how much Jesus loves us and teach them about him. Not only kids but adults as well.
This is the hardest thing for me to do. I hate having to ask for things especially money, but i know it has to be done. I really really need your help! I still need about $4,420 by December 1st to continue on this journey. This is not only my journey, this is also your journey. Please consider being part of this and continue changing the world. These people want and need love that only God can provide. I want to show them who he is while learning as much along the way as possible. If you feel that God is calling you to be apart of this journey, please donate by clicking on the left hand side of the page that says support me! ANYTHING helps whether its $100 or $10 no amount is too small!
Thank you so much for everyones prayers, support, encouragement, and everything else i have been blessed! Keep it coming 🙂 I love and miss every single one of yall!
"Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” Luke 6:38
