It’s been quite some time since I have blogged, but that’s ok. I needed the time to process my trip, and I thank you all for giving me the time and space needed. But, now I have been home for a little over a month, I have gotten the time needed, and I am more than happy to share my experiences with a little self-given Q&A about each country I was in. I am answering a few generic questions, a few logistical questions, and some of the most popular questions I have received. If you have more questions you are wondering about, or if you just want to catch up, feel free to email me and we can work something out: [email protected].
I didn’t take most of these pictures, so many thanks to my Squadmates for capturing the moments and memories!
Let’s begin:
Guatemala
Where: Santa Cruz del Quiche
When: September
Who: Team Relentless Hope
Living Conditions: Tent City- All Squad Month
Hosts: Agape in Action- Erv and Sally York
Ministry: Day care for Children of Single Mothers (A government run facility where we helped teach in classrooms, played with the kids, and painted a mural)
Lessons Learned: Community -Living in large groups; Putting others before self; Becoming unoffendable
Nicaragua
Where: Palacaguina
When: October
Who: Team Relentless Hope
Living Conditions: Indoor Tenting- Church floor
Hosts: Pastors for the Kingdom- Pastor David and Family
Ministry: Various- Worked closely with the pastor doing many outreaches. (Construction work, Preaching, youth events, home visits, etc.)
Lessons Learned: Finding Self- Acceptance; Identity; Personal Morals
Philippines
Where: Manila
When: November
Who: Team Relentless Hope
Living Conditions: Hostel Hopping
Hosts: Unsung Heroes; none!
Ministry: Networks and makes connections with future World Race partners, then do ministry with them! (Teach English, Teach Worship, Street Kid Ministries)
Lessons Learned: Trust- In the Lord; In His provision; In teammate
Thailand
Where: Chiang Mai
When: December
Who: Binding Love (All Girls Team)
Living Conditions: Hostels, Hospitals, Houses
Hosts: Zion Cafe; Pi Emmi/ Pam and Larin Adams
Ministry: Ministering to Women caught in the Sex Trade & Helping in the Cafe with the rescued Women/ Healing from Dengue Fever
Lessons Learned: Blessings- Blessing others; allowing others to care for & bless me; Gods blessings through answered prayer
Cambodia and Nepal
Where: Fairborn, OH, USA/ Kathmandu
When: January/ February
Who: The Dukes Family/Team 26 Letter Redemption
Living Conditions: Fluffy bed in Ohio/ Cold mattress on a hostel floor
Hosts: Rona Church; J.D. and Sue Dukes
Ministry: Being Sick/ Heling/ Intercessory Prayer
Lessons Learned: Rest- Be Content in the Lord; Be Healed
India
Where: Hyderabad
When: March
Who: Team 26 Letter Redemption
Living Conditions: Tenting on the floor, in a Hallway, in a Basement
Hosts: Sarah’s Covenant Home; KayLynn Love
Ministry: Working with Special Needs Orphans; One on one and in groups
Lessons Learned: The Least of These- Learning from; Living with; Loving Greatly
Swaziland
Where: Manzini (Ntabas)
When: April
Who: Team 26 Letter Redemption
Living Conditions: Homestead; Sleeping Pads on the Floor of a Concrete Hut
Hosts: AIM- Swaziland base; Xolani Moyo
Ministry: Teaching and Feeding Pre-Schoolers at Government Checkpoints/ Parent Vision Trip (Mom came for a week and did life with me, the WR way!)
Lessons Learned: Self- Love; Confidence: Boldness
Botswana
Where: Maun
When: May
Who: The Dirty Lovin’ Petersons
Living Conditions: Fancy Cabin in the Woods; Comfy Beds, Sparse Water & Electricity
Hosts: Love Botswana; Elonte Carnes/ Jerry & Jana Lackey
Ministry: Working with Youth Department using Graphic Design
Lessons Learned: Ministry is- Anything; Everything
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Where: Mostar, Sarajevo
When: June
Who: The Dirty Lovin’ Petersons
Living Conditions: Hostel Hopping
Hosts: Unsung Heroes; None!
Ministry: Network & Make Connections with Future WR Partners
Lessons Learned: Redemption- Gift from God; Mirrors Beginning of Race
Slovakia
Where: Trebisov
When: July
Who: The Dirty Lovin’ Petersons
Living Conditions: Mattresses on the Floor of Church Building. Full Kitchen, no Showers.
Hosts: Local Church Plant; Mark & Valerie Zechin
Ministry: Outreach to the Roma Community, Odd Jobs around the Church Center
Lessons Learned: Go & Seek- Seek Hard Relationships; Seek the Lord; Go into Community & Seek to show Love
Lots of info, lots of lessons, lots of wonderful memories. I am glad I can share them with you! Thank you for joining me on this 11 month journey! Don’t hesitate to get in touch; ask questions, share your stories, or just say “hi!” AND, be sure to stay alert and keep an eye out for my next blog that will include a very special announcement about my future!
Love Well!!!
Molly Fae
