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Monday

Boy what a day! Today our group was treated with a delicious breakfast of pancakes. Appreciation of that breakfast was expounded once we took our visit to the dump. It is hard to imagine that this is the only food that so many families have to eat:( our meatless diet here is a feast in comparison. After we made our stop to the dump we visited the boys at Only One Child. It was a true testament to the power of one persons ability to change the lives of so many even if it's but only 8 at a time. When we returned to the ministry house we enjoyed a lunch with the missionaries! This was a wonderful time of fellowship. We shared lots of laughs and exchanged stories about one an other's families. It was a time I am sure we will treasure. The missionaries here have an obvious anointing to do the work they have been called to do.
One of the definite highlights of everyone's day were the home visits. We all came back with stories of amazement, not at the conditions that these families live in, but at the joy in their heart and their faith and trust in God despite their circumstances. I don't think anyone left their visit unchanged. My prayer is that we are touching and helping them as much as they are us. How can you not leave changed from something like that? Our hearts just received new members and it's impossible to be the same!
Everyone mustered up enough strength to make it through our nightly devotions and time of reflection and we are preparing for our busy day tomorrow. The combination of excitement and being tired has left us vulnerable yet willing. Lord take us where you will and let us always be willing.

Goodnight to all! Thanks for the prayers, please keep them coming. Tomorrow promises to bring it's own treasures! God Bless

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