etc.

So after all my journal pages, photos, and piles of laundry are done…what have I enjoyed and learned from this experience? Several things…

God works in the details! We had several extra bags of luggage checked through free of charge, each plane ride a few of our team members were upgraded to first class, we had no problems going through customs, our luggage was never lost or damaged, We had a minor car collision and a car violation, yet were harassed or hurt in any way.

God provides! Everyone on the team was financially able to go. Besides our team visiting these Care Centers our church was able to give a large financial donation to each of these ministries!

God answers prayer! Though I was sick a couple different days God surrounded me with praying and comforting friends, he restored my health quickly.

God is still at work! Upon returning to Virginia and getting back into my routine I’m still sifting through everything I saw and heard and was a part of in Ethiopia.

I’m not exactly sure how I’ve changed or how I’m going to live my life any differently because of this experience. My view of the world has been realistically altered. My amazement of God’s love and provision has deepened. I’m truly grateful I had the time, money, and opportunity to go. I saw how people on the other side of the world worship the same Jesus I know-awesome!

Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"