Greetings from Atlanta International Airport!
In a couple of
hours we will be boarding our flight back home to Boston. After a long van ride
from Jackson to Atlanta last night we are all tired and looking forward to a
good night sleep in our own beds. Although the van ride was long and tiring I thought
of It as a huge blessing. These long hours in the car gave me time to reflect
on the amazing week I had. Looking back a little over a week ago I remember
myself sitting in the same terminal I am in right now with the whole trip ahead
of me. I really wasn’t sure what to expect, but one thing I do know now is that
what I did expect is not what happened on the trip.
A week ago I was thinking I was going into Jackson to help
the needs of the citizens there. But now I know that was not the case. I mean
yes I cleaned yards and painted and helped out at the VBS, but these small
tasks I did for the city and people of Jackson are nothing compared to what
Jackson did for me. Throughout the trip I met some very inspirational people. One
person that really stood out to me was Amy Lancaster, one of the founders of “We
Will Go Ministries”. Amy showed patience that outweighed anyone I’ve ever
witnessed. Her love of Christ was inspirational and her lessons were very
thought provoking and answered many questions I have always had. One of the big
points she made was “God Provides” if you put your trust in God he will
provide. This lesson stuck with me and I know that whatever the situation is if
I trust in God he will provide. I may not know quite how, but God works in mysterious
ways. Seeing this idea work in her life really encourages me to always trust
and keep faith in God because I know he will provide. Also I’d just like to
thank all of you for your donations and prayers that enabled me to take this
life changing trip.
-Casey Reale
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