We have only been on the road for three weeks but I have already grown a lot. I am amazed at what I have learned about myself. Dave and I have had some good talks trying to figure out why I do what I do and why I react the way I do to certain things. They have not been particularly fun conversations but definitely very good to talk about and work through. This whole thing has been very emotionally draining but in the long run I know that it's really good. God is continually showing me that I need to rely on Him and He has been pushing me to really step out of my comfort zone.
I am also learning a lot about generosity and giving. The host homes that we have stayed in have been so generous to us and have given us so much. They provide us with food and a place to stay but also so much more. They support us in ways that I never imagined and have given of themselves to connect with us. They encourage us in our ministry and open up to us, sharing their stories with us. I have been amazed by the relationships that have been formed between us and these "strangers" even in the short amount of time we get to spend together. I know that this will be a continual blessing on the road as people make us feel at home when we are so far away from home.
This morning we got to do a program with preschool-2nd graders at Peace Lutheran School, here in Saginaw, MI. We did lots of sing-a-long action songs and a puppet show. They seemed to really enjoy it. I love watching them do the actions along with us and seeing how excited they get. Dave is lucky because he is the narrator for our puppet show so he gets to see the kids' reactions to everything. I wish I could see their faces but I do really enjoy hearing their cute little giggles and laughs. The picture at the top is from our program.
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