So as many of you know, last month my team and I were in San Raimundo, Guatemala. As I was wondering about what to write a blog on, and reflecting on the month, memories and lessons just flooded my mind. There is so much that I could write about from last month. The challenges of my first month being a team leader, my new team to beautiful women that I love dearly, the hardships of a friend and teammate going home, the aftermath of being attacked and the redemption God has shown me, new levels of needing to rely on the Lord….the list goes on. But there was just one topic I couldn’t shake, and I know I need to write about Morning Glory.
Those of you who know me well probably find it funny that I enjoyed working at a school do much this past month. When I heard what we would be doing, I honestly braced myself. Trying to come up with some way to entertain 20+ kids for 45 minutes was my own personal hell…not to mention, they are supposed to come out knowing more things? Yikes.
So needless to say, on my first day at Morning Glory Christian School, I was nervous. But when I got off of the bus, tons and tons of kiddos just ran towards me. They didn’t attack me or jump on me or scream or whine….they just…. hugged me. And said they loved me. And if I’m being 100% honest, I cried a little bit. The kids at this school love so well. They are special. And it’s not without reason.
Morning Glory is more than just a school. It’s a place where kids can come and know without a shadow of a doubt that they will be loved. No matter who they are…. good behavior or bad behavior, rich or poor, dirty or clean, kind or unkind, Morning Glory has love to offer them that truly reflects Christ.
Our host for the mnth, Lori, who founded the school, is truly one of the most remarkable people I have ever met. There is not a child that she can’t or doesn’t love.
And the cool thing about love is that it’s productive.
Love begets love.
Love produces children who know heir father. Love produces children who have joy. People who are well loved, love well. And these kids loved me extremely well.
For one month, I got to be a part of that story.
When I think about what I want for my life….and what I will choose to do after this crazy adventure that is the World Race, I think that’s it. I want to be part of a story that’s worth telling. I want to be a part of something bigger than myself, something that God is doing that builds His kingdom and shows His love. I want to be a part of something that makes me excited, that I proud to be just a small part of.
Morning Glory showed me a glimpse of what it looks like when the body of Christ truly works together to promote Jesus’ number one lesson: love. That is something I will take with me for the rest of my life.
