What an amazing and humbling adventure this has been to prepare for this mission. I've always struggled with asking for help, and letting others help me. Here I've been thinking this mission is about me going and helping others. Without the love and support of my friends and family, I can quickly see that this mission would not be possible for me. I've had to sit back because I'm not the one in control. What a blessing and priviledge it is for me to be able to witness God's spirit and love in the hearts that surround me. It brings me to tears because, just as I'm so honored to be able to help those in need, but to know that my community, my friends and family are also helping those in need, and they are an essential and vital part of this medical mission.
Someone stated, "What difference does it make in the long run, it's all a drop in the bucket."
Yes, while that is true, it does directly help to relieve human suffering for some, even for just a while. I am a common person, and I will die a common person, but I was blessed to be born an American and have access to opportunity that billions in the world will never have. I have also been privy to multiple acts of kindness by strangers that made a lasting impact in my life. Many will never know the profoundness of their kindness. I have long since subscribed to the theory "pay it forward", if someone does something nice for you the best thank you that can be given is to pass it on by doing something nice for someone else.
Added to all of this, I am a Christian, and I believe unwaveringly, that it is my duty and privilege to use the gifts and talents that God has given me to help others. By looking at the example of Jesus' life and what He instructed His disciples' it shows that when you have a personal relationship with God your life focus changes from one that is self serving, to one that is outwardly focused and serving others.
God Bless and may He keep you in His breath always! :o) ~Mel
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