Thankful Thursday

We mission trippers are finding such deep satisfaction in working for and interacting with Hedy and Michelle, to a degree much greater than I think any of us anticipated.  They have a deep-seated need to share “their story” to willing ears.  They seek understanding and acceptance, and we have attempted to serve as open sounding boards.  In return, those of our number who have not experienced such tragedy and loss, are reminded over and over again of how blessed our own lives have been.  As for our measurable accomplishments today, we are wrapping up all of our projects at both homes and hope to have those projects completed by Friday, God willing.

We need to make note of our Bayville area church “home,” Morningstar Presbyterian.  These people of God have graciously granted us the full run of their building for the entire week, and tonight they treated all of us to a fantastic, gourmet meal.  In fact, despite all of our hard work, burning off the calories, between Morningstar and our home owners,  we are feeling a little heavier!  We are so thankful that God chose to place us in their path. Also, today was our half-day of work, followed by much needed relaxation.  Half of the mission trippers embarked on a boat tour of Cattus Island, where we saw egrets, osprey and their huge nests and learned something of the history of the area.  The others went for sand, sun and salt water at Island Beach.  Sea breezes and sunburn were the order for the afternoon.  The sounds of laughter and teasing are a constant with this group and are a testament to the love and comradery building among us.

This trip has deepened our knowledge of and our commitment to Our Lord and the Savior of our souls, Jesus Christ. Our lives have truly been changed for now and forever.