Coffee
Coolwater Cologne
Cigarette Smoke
Crepes and Bacon
These are the scents of Dublin that my nose picked up when me and my running buddies went for our daily jog around the city. Besides making me crave breakfast and coffee, it confirmed the fact that Ireland is a first world country and I could very well have been running on the sidewalks of LA. But there was something about Dublin that really struck me (and my teammates).
We went to a church BBQ after the Sunday morning service, and enjoyed the traditional hamburgers and sausage. And of course I must tell you we discovered a new love…Bonafee Cake! Bananas and caramel and whip cream goodness.
I soon found myself in a circle talking with a man from Malawi, one from Indonesia, and one from Ghana. A little bit later it was a couple from Hungary who loved practicing their English with me. And a Canadian basketball team. And a lady from Kenya. Oh and of course our ministry contact Rocheanne and his family, representing South Africa.
The diversity of Dublin is amazing, and it was surprising! Some of you may already know that I love meeting people from different countries. So the diversity aspect has made my heart jump with joy! Maybe it’s because I didn’t grow up with that. To know that God has created each person in His image and loves them equally no matter what the language, skin color, body type, piercings, etc. That’s a beautiful thing. And I have felt blessed to have the opportunity to interact with God’s children from around the globe. And so it continues as we embark on Month #2 of the Race!
