so much for trying to be better about updating. so now I am home. its already august. I arrive home last night. I can't believe I've been there the whole summer. everyday seems to blend together and I feel so strange being home. my heart is definitely heavy and I miss those kids so much. And yet I feel peace in my heart like everything will be ok. I think I am finally starting to trust God. and I cant explain it but I know no matter what happens I will see their beautiful faces again. I also know that God is watching over there lives because he is good and faithful and he loves them more than I could ever love them. Sometimes when i would think about leaving I would feel so sad and I couldnt picture it, and through prayer and other missionaries this year, Ive realized that God loves these kids much more than I do and could possbily ever love them. And I think knowing that is what gives me peace.

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