Last Shoe Day

It was both another wonderful day and very sad day. It was sad that our shoe ministry had to end today. We had to say goodby to all the people who helped make our jobs easier; the translators, the ladies who provided the water and helped with the sizing of the shoe.

Our whole group wished that we could stay another week and continue with our mission here. I think the saddest thing is that there is so much need and we could not provide for all the children here. After each day; there were still children who were unable to get shoes do to the limited number allowed at each site. It is very heart breaking not be able to help them all.

Each day brings it's own rewards. The smiling faces when a child see their new shoes. Sometimes the look on their face tells you that no matter how the shoe fits; it will be perfect. The children singing and praying in the spiritual clinic. The excitment and noise outside in the face painting and balloon making area. At the end of the day there is satisfactory tireness from knowing that we were doing God's work.

I pray that everyone at GBC could experince the joy of doing a mission trip. When future trip arises; please pray about doing it. Personally I know that I have grown spiritually during this past week. We had to put our trust in God to provide for all our needs each day.