I've tried to think about what I can write about the mission trip that I just went on. I could write a synopsis of it, a day-to-day summary of what happened...but there are no words to fully explain this trip.
It was a life changing experience. Never in the States can anyone find the kindness, hospitality, sweetness, and love that the people in the Philippines have. We were so babied there because they really wanted to take care of us. Not only were they hospitable and kind, but they were so receptive to the Word. I'll never forget the time when a guy came up to receive his prize for getting an answer correct on a quiz--he got a Bible and the joy that he expressed when he got it was so priceless. I wouldn't trade anything in the world for that. It put such a huge smile on my face!
When I came back and people asked me, "How was the Philippines?" I tell them that I didn't want to come back. A friend of mine was like "Gee..thanks!" when I said that, but I don't know. With love and honesty I say this--I didn't miss anyone or anything (except kinda flushing toilets but I got used to it..) from back home. When you're doing work for God, nothing else is on your mind. You put your all into the work and it's just so amazing to see the results. Praise the Lord because without Him, nothing that we did on this trip would have meant anything or even happened.
This mission trip has shed a new light on life. I felt like I could do this forever--full time missionary work. But I know there's a mission field that I have here back at home, but I dunno...maybe if God calls me to it after school, I will go!
I don't know what else to add...I just can't describe it. All my training in English and writing have failed me because...I just can't find the words to say anything else about it. I thank the Lord for this opportunity because I would not trade anything for those two weeks.
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