My first experience of the Holidays away from home brought many emotions. Homesickness, and sadness were indeed among my feelings, however, I also felt our Father growing joy, compassion, and contentment in my heart. This Christmas I was not overhelmed with parties, church services, and decorations, instead I spent it wrapping gifts for orphans and praying over each child. I helped deliver presents to each house an enjoy seeing all the smiling faces over one outfit and a toy.
After Christmas Eve and delivering gifts opening my package from home held even more significance. I felt loved and cared for because of some gummy bears and pickles. The rest of the Holiday season my team and I spent playing games, eating cookies, and drinking tea and coffee. It was not the Christmasy feeling I have grown accustom to in the States, but it was beautiful just the same. It was a time to remember our Father's gift to us and see the blessings all around us.
Now, the holidays are ending and the school year will be starting. Tuesday marks the first day of the first term of the year. My prayer is that this coming year will be filled with building strong relationships in Christ, and growing as community.
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