World Race Blog
Pieces of my heart; Pain of leaving ministry:
March 9th we leave Ecuador for Peru. My heart is set with mixed emotions. Generally, I am not a person who feels deep attachment. However, this is much different. These special needs kids/young adults, have a piece of my heart. Going into next month is difficult. My heart seems to belong here. Deep down I know this is not the place God has me to call home. That place is yet to found, however this place has already had a life long impact.
Since arriving early February, I have grown an attachment to each of them. I understand their emotions, needs, and in some instances non-verbal language. Some of them see me and smile. A happiness is filled for the time we spend together. Ministry this month was filled with crazy dance parties, feedings, mall trips, and so much fun! In fact I changed my first diaper this month. Memories here are going to last a lifetime.
As I prepare for my last day of ministry, which is Monday, I pray for the individuals at Camp Hope. My friendships with them shall last a lifetime. Jesus will send laborers into the harvest as I depart. Truth is I am not their everything. This month these individuals did not get to know me. They got to see Jesus working through me. I am nothing, but he is everything.
As you read this, I ask only one thing. Please pray! Pray for Cynthia, Carolina, Martha, Suzy, Mary(not sure how to pronounce her name, so I abbreviated) Sarah, Elisa, Alex, Isaac, Kevin, who are the best individuals I could have ever known. The stuff who serve day and night at the orphanage, that some of the individuals go home to. The staff at Camp Hope, specifically Sylvia, who cares for the cerebral individuals all day long……. 
