I have never lied on a resume before. I can always sign that line at the bottom that says “everything on this page is true to the best of my knowledge” with a clear conscience. But after hearing my first assignment at our team's ministry site in Cambodia, I feel like an impostor.
A few months ago, I filled out a little profile about my skills and abilities to submit to our team leader. After going through all the questions, I thought my attributes to be a little lacking. So I thought through the things I could do, and after reconsidering publicizing to the world that I can wiggle my ears on command (definitely not true) or perform moderately difficult illusions (a bold faced lie) I decided that I would stick to something I really do know.
I thought “I learned how to knit in Savannah!” I wrote it down and felt accomplished in the appearance of my skill set on paper. Looking back, there may have been some other holes in my profile that I could have more confidently filled in. Like my considerable baking skills (trust me, you have never really had banana bread until I make it). But alas, once you send something across the internet, you can not get it back. Lesson learned.
Today, we begin work at our ministry site. My team will be working with a rehabilitation/after care ministry. First thing on my agenda? I will be teaching a knitting class.
I am confident that God is at work in our weaknesses, that he has prepared me for what he is tossing me into, and that teaching a knitting class is probably going to be extremely entertaining. I will keep you posted.
