10. I am allergic to mangos. Found that out the hard way.
9. I missed Gatorade and didn’t even know it.
8. That I really learned to love my team, every single one of them.
7. Tattoos hurt. What?
6. Ate (Sister) Marina is my favorite Filipino Mom. And the woman can cook!
5. I really miss my niece and nephews – but I got to be Noonie to 4 missionary kids from Kansas. Just like old times.
4. God speaks to me through sunsets over the ocean.
3. Being a camp counselor is so much fun!
2. Jo Jo Matienzo is my hero.
1. Threads of Hope is so much more than “bracelet making.” It is a church, a body of Christ. It is a school, it is a community. It is home.
The Philippines was beautiful, one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. I learned that I am still broken from old wounds – and the only way to heal is to let the best tailor mend those hurts. I learned that I need to learn to let others love me and that I have no idea what that looks like.
