One of my , teammates, Jessica, is from Florida and hasn't done much playing in the snow until Romania. She struggles to get around without slipping and falling, but she shovels snow when it is her turn and wants to make the very most of it. It's not palm trees and beaches, but it is a new and entertaining experience. We walk a couple of miles to our ministry site, someone's house, every Thursday together. Our contact used Jessica's walking speed as an example of showing the kids what "love is patient" means. We had made plans to build a snowman at some point today, because it warmed up to a little above freezing and the snow had gotten wet enough for packing. This was illustrated to us by the snowballs that a group of teenagers threw at me on our way to ministry. I might have egged them on a bit.
On our way home from ministry, the kids always walk us to the corner about 5 blocks away. I got distracted by taking photos of one of the girls and her son and got a little bit behind in the walk. I turned around and saw Jessica making a snowman with the kids. I got out my Flip camera to film it and a snowball fight broke out. That minute of craziness was definitely something I needed. I desire so much to live in the moment, let loose, be free, and other catch phrases. But seriously, I do. I think I used to be much more of a free spirit, but walls have come up and I have changed. I know it is still in me. I know the walls of protection, the insecurity, and the unsure feelings can all be blown away. I know who I am in Him. He loves me right where I am at and wants to see me walk in all that He has created me to be. The kids helped me walk in that for a moment today. Our lessen with them was about love today. And while getting pelted in the back of the neck and in the face with snowballs, I felt truly loved today!
On our way home from ministry, the kids always walk us to the corner about 5 blocks away. I got distracted by taking photos of one of the girls and her son and got a little bit behind in the walk. I turned around and saw Jessica making a snowman with the kids. I got out my Flip camera to film it and a snowball fight broke out. That minute of craziness was definitely something I needed. I desire so much to live in the moment, let loose, be free, and other catch phrases. But seriously, I do. I think I used to be much more of a free spirit, but walls have come up and I have changed. I know it is still in me. I know the walls of protection, the insecurity, and the unsure feelings can all be blown away. I know who I am in Him. He loves me right where I am at and wants to see me walk in all that He has created me to be. The kids helped me walk in that for a moment today. Our lessen with them was about love today. And while getting pelted in the back of the neck and in the face with snowballs, I felt truly loved today!One of my , teammates, Jessica, is from Florida and hasn't done much playing in the snow until Romania. She struggles to get around without slipping and falling, but she shovels snow when it is her turn and wants to make the very most of it. It's not palm trees and beaches, but it is a new and entertaining experience. We walk a couple of miles to our ministry site, someone's house, every Thursday together. Our contact used Jessica's walking speed as an example of showing the kids what "love is patient" means. We had made plans to build a snowman at some point today, because it warmed up to a little above freezing and the snow had gotten wet enough for packing. This was illustrated to us by the snowballs that a group of teenagers threw at me on our way to ministry. I might have egged them on a bit.
On our way home from ministry, the kids always walk us to the corner about 5 blocks away. I got distracted by taking photos of one of the girls and her son and got a little bit behind in the walk. I turned around and saw Jessica making a snowman with the kids. I got out my Flip camera to film it and a snowball fight broke out. That minute of craziness was definitely something I needed. I desire so much to live in the moment, let loose, be free, and other catch phrases. But seriously, I do. I think I used to be much more of a free spirit, but walls have come up and I have changed. I know it is still in me. I know the walls of protection, the insecurity, and the unsure feelings can all be blown away. I know who I am in Him. He loves me right where I am at and wants to see me walk in all that He has created me to be. The kids helped me walk in that for a moment today. Our lessen with them was about love today. And while getting pelted in the back of the neck and in the face with snowballs, I felt truly loved today!
