During this month I am learning what it means to truly be exhausted. Especially when I have one of those mom days (read my mom blog about how I learned what it is like to be a mom). Every morning I wake up ready for another day. Usually I know the plans for the day, but sometimes things differ and I have to learn to be flexible for whatever ministry will take place that day. But either way there will be some sort of ministry completed.
Construction– whether it is painting rebar, moving dirt, mixing concrete—is a tough job. Especially coming from a girl, like me, who is not used to this much physical labor. But I am making it through without too much complaining. It almost seems to be getting easier every day. (The calluses on my hands from the shovels and wheelbarrows probably help a little).
But most every night when bed time finally rolls around, I am learning what it means to be exhausted. Once I lay in my bed, I realize how sore my body is from the day’s work and how ready I am for sleep. One night I was out within 10 minutes. That probably has to be a record for me.
This is the childrens home where we are working.
And even though I am exhausted, I also feel accomplished. To know I am serving in Peru with a purpose. I am painting rebar so a roof can be placed on the cafeteria which will help children to be able to move in sooner. I am moving sand in order to clear out and level different areas. I am mixing concrete to help build walls. What better way could I spend my days?!?
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Colossians 3:23
