I don’t know even how to begin. This journey that I have been anticipating is no longer unknown. I am living it. It is amazing how this world has existed all of this time and I didn’t even know it. How sad it is that I have been in a bubble? Only focused on myself. Once we landed, I immediately was reminded of the feeling of being in another country. The ways of life are so different, yet so similar. Each person here has the same desires as me, to be loved and accepted and I am so glad I get to show them this.
It has been awesome to see the smiling faces of the kids and adults we have met. The language barrier is difficult but what I have realized is that everyone smiles and hugs. That is how I can show my love. We met a little boy named Eddie in the park yesterday. Pam and I said hello. He was just riding his bike around. He just sat on his bike and smiled at us. We could tell that he just wanted to be near us. I am pretty sure I will not see him again, but the few minutes just showing him love will hopefully plant a seed in his heart.
We are staying at a place called Zion’s gate. There are about 13 boys that are staying here. They speak little English but we can run and play with them without talking. As I sit here writing this, I am so at peace. The sun is shining. There is a light breeze. Our squad and the kids are roaming the property. There is peace here. We are able to be free and be the children of God that he wants us to be. We can throw out our insecurities and our flesh and live in the moment. We can be in community with one another and with this nation.
