Love looks like celebrating birthdays with Karaoke and 4lb burgers, squad love halloween party, “Leanne costume,” 6 hour froyo dates, Words with friends team time, Hanging in room 6, back tickles, roof top worship, #realtalk during girls night, my first bucket shower, cooking class, fried rice, friendsgiving facetime, surprise party at Bobby Brewers, extending a hug at the hospital, impromptu English lessons, hanging out and making friends at the smoothie lady, random convos with strangers, coffee take-away, men honoring women, hostel pets; “Sonic, Donkey, & Blanket”
Ministry looks like filling Mimi’s with love, ATL, prayer walks, park ministry, visiting the rehab center, testimonies, felt needs, “Tourist chats,” leprosy hospital, speaking English in the park, handing out drinks, Coffee shop conversation, cooking class, shuttlecocking, hanging in the lobby, quality time, and playing games.
Grace looks like a “Siagon Kiss,” rice fight, wifi, a sprained ankle, the night bus, being kicked out of Ma Thite, cops with clubs, the “Demand,” bartering at the market, being ‘Rickshawed,” feeling like a tourist, last month with team wannahaulkaloogie, Vietnamese church services, crashing wedding photoshoots, crossing the street, Cu chi tunnels, swinging your club in the supernatural, giant idols.
Praise looks like Vietnamese Nutcracker, air con, using blankets, twilight movie date, a “Fall” camping trip, hiking, weekend getaways, Subway deal of the day, catching up with family and friends, white chocolate bears.
Life looks like being flexible, having grace for myself, transitions, saying goodbye to a teammate, righteous anger, being honest, and continuing to die to myself.
