A few weeks ago, my parents met me in Swaziland, Africa for 5 days. They got a front row seat to the life of a world racer and they pretty much took it in stride. They got to experience the shower shoes and the community living. The house visits in faraway villages and the “fly by the seat of your pants” kind of agenda. The struggle to get WIFI and all the ways God shows up for His people everyday.
It is difficult for me to find the words to truly thank them for showing their love and support for me without hesitancy and with a hella long flight.
Dad: Thank you for being an example of selflessness. You washed the dishes, played soccer with the kiddos, and served people in the small, yet helpful ways with immense grace and generosity. Thank you for working hard on not being on your phone and for being willing to eat endless peanut butter sandwiches.
Momma: Thank you for being intentional with loving me and others. Many people got to experience motherly love those 5 days because of you. Other racers and many children got to feel loved, held, and cared for. Thank you for looking past the snotty noses and even getting peed on to display Christ’s love.
During the 5 days, we got to work at an Adventure in Missions care point, where we fed and played with children. We went on a safari together and had a little taste of local foods. We chatted over coffee and had endless conversations about life, Jesus, and even my transition back at home.
One of my favorite nights was the last night of worship. We had the opportunity to wash our parent’s feet. I know it sounds weird, and out of many people’s comfort zones but it was an act of service. In the bible, Jesus took the lowest position possible in society to wash His disciple’s feet. It is an act that says, “I care more about your dirty feet and you, then I do about my pride and my selfish needs.”� It was an honor to wash my parent’s feet and to serve them after their many years of serving me.
Overall, the parent vision trip was an experience that I will absolutely cherish for the rest of my life.
