The relationships I have formed here make my heart overflow with joy. The kids want to know my name, talk to me, and just be held in my arms... so my Creole skills are expanding quite quickly as well. I cannot imagine a better experience than the one I am currently living and hopefully I'll be back once my 40 days are up to see all my friends again.
Yes, there are difficult times where I wish I could close my eyes and forget what I have witnessed, but that is the reality. And that is why I am here. No we're not building physical entities, but we're building something so much more important: lasting relationships. And that has made all the difference. Thank you to 1013 Missions and One Family for making me feel so at peace here and so included in my new family.