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Thursday, July 07, 2005
I just had to post this: Thank you all SO much for all your donations so that I could go on an ECHO mission’s trip!!! It was one of the most amazing experiences of my whole life! God really blessed me with wonderful people on my trip with whom I have developed some close friendships, and with excellent, Godly leaders. I really learned a lot about being cheerful in all tasks (even small ones like washing dishes!J) and serving as to the Lord and not to men. When I first arrived at the church the morning we were leaving, I really didn’t know very many people at all. I didn’t really feel like I belonged. But, after the car ride the first day, I felt like I never wanted to leave the people! The close bonds you can create in only two week’s times are amazing! By the time we had to leave on the last day, we were all almost inseparable. We must have all hugged each other and said goodbye at LEAST ten times before actually going home! The work was hard, but since I got to work with such wonderful people, the whole time there was incredibly fun! We did a LOT of weeding and mulching. Weeding would have to have been my least favorite job. Not only was it tedious, but it could be hard, too. Then there was the issue of battling the fire ants. Even so, I learned to be cheerful in doing it. I also saw the biggest spider I have ever seen in my whole life!!! We also did some digging, planting, and even thatched a roof for a goat pen! Work wasn’t the only thing involved in this trip. We had exciting trips like going to Wal-Mart, (Well, it was exciting for us!J) going to the beach, and we also did a lot of singing. On the way there and back we spent ten minutes of every hour singing Psalms. Several of the s had beautiful voices, and I enjoyed the singing a LOT. We also sang many other silly songs such as, “There’s a Hole in My Bucket” and “There was a Tree”. We had a lot of fun with comedy routines and jokes, too. Overall, I enjoyed the trip SO MUCH and I simply cannot wait to go back (Lord willing) next year! That was my ECHO thank-you letter from last year. It brought back so many memories...I'm supposed to write one for this year. I should do that soon... Thank you so much, everyone, for all the wonderful comments and prayers. I love you all so much (as Allen would say, in a Christian-sisterly kind of way! ;-)) and I know God put you in my life as a blessing. I just need to get a new perspective on this whole thing. I'm not sure why it feels like such a hard thing for me. Well...I guess I know why. It's just...I don't know. (Heh, excuse the random thoughts here.) I'm just realizing more than ever how much my life is going to change in the next couple years--no matter where God sends us. He is in control of this whole situation, and He can most certianly be trusted with my future. He's in control of my friendships, too. I mean, seriously, He's blessed me with amazing, Godly friends already! Who knows how many He'll decide to add...or even take away. Either way, it's all part of His way bigger, better plan. I know I'm pretty much repeating myself in these posts, but I can't help my remind myself - over and over and over again. I'd love for you all to do the same! ;-) God is my refuge and my strength. He has been throughout my entire life and I have no doubt that He will continue to be. No matter how much I change my attitude or actions, He is always there--unchangeable! That's amazing and wonderful! I was a bit on the depressed side when I started this post. Now, I can't help but be joyful in my Savior and Lord! *sigh* God is so awesome. Why, why, WHY do I ever doubt Him!? Please continue your prayers. I appreciate it so, so much! Quote of the post: "Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget." --Anonymous Verse(s) of the post: "You will keep him in perfect peace who’s mind is stayed on You because he trusts in You." --Isaiah 26:3 "Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." --Isaiah 41:10 "For I know the thoughts I think towards you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart." --Jeremiah 29:11-13 Charity | 1:14 pm Comments-[ comments.] |
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