I lie on my bed, the sun shining in its brilliant splendor outdoors, yet my eyes closed and curtains drawn indoors. My head pounds like hammer on anvil. Yes, I have plenty of time to think today. Plenty of time to be still…
Sometimes God gives me the gift of a different solution to my questions than I intended. Yet beneath my thin sheet, mask and earplugs, I am smiling. I am counting my blessings.
I laugh sometimes at His sense of humor. Perhaps I shouldn't, but if you knew all the circumstance you might just laugh too. :)
It's been three weeks since I landed on this soil. Three weeks to the day. They have come and gone like sand through a sieve. And as I lie in complete consciousness amidst the muted childlike activity beyond my open window, I can't help but review them.
Humid mornings attending preschool. Soccer games in black of night. Unexpected hugs at anytime of the day from anyplace on campus.
Surprises not to be forgotten. Finger-feeding blended beans and non-sticky rice to one-year-olds. An aching arm from pushing kids on swings over one hundred times some days. The
struggle to communicate in a language unfamiliar. A muddy yet exciting
hike up the mountain. Honduran noises. (I'm convinced these people must be half deaf). Baleada (among other authentic food) experiments in the kitchen. The early morning bird chorus. Coloring, creating, making activities for the kids. Purchasing school supplies when you don't know what half the things are. A hefty stalk of perhaps 60 medium-sized bananas for a dollar. Continual prayers to show Jesus.
Time in La Zona with friends old and new alike. Emails from friends that challenge and encourage me. The
realization of my abundance once again. A sick day. The opportunity
to simply be here.
Yes, I'm thankful for all these things and so much more.
Wiping one tear. Creating one smile. Holding one child. Changing one diaper. Pushing one swing. Hearing "Glesy" dozens of times a day. Doing one thing to bless one person, to touch one life…
Do you realize how blessed you are? There are thousands of children who would prize just your worn pillow as their greatest treasure. There are thousands of children who would do anything for just one bowl of food from your table. There are thousands of children who want nothing more than someone to care.
Do you realize how much you owe?
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| Sisters |
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| Camera happy? :) |
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| Just like Migel… |
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| Happiness |
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| Can't get over those eyes… |
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| Little friends |
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| Nicole |
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| This swing is the favorite |
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| Cuteness |
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| Watching |
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| I love Arturo's smile… |
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| Ramon and Yeferson |
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| Joy |
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| Genesis… :) |
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| Jump! |
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| Don't ask… :) |
Oh! It really is lovely to see those kids again! Genesis really liked piggy-back rides...and Ramon was a rather sad little darling, but he opened up before we left. Thank you for sharing your pictures! Praise the Lord that I get to give back some of what I owe to the dear little ones here in Timor! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're enjoying the pictures, Katie! The kids definitely pull on your heartstrings. Ramon is still non-vocal, but Diane has really taken him under her wing, and hopefully he can gain weight. Praying for you as you show God's love to the little ones in Timor! <3
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