Reflection

Spent the last hour or so reading through this entire blog - I stand amazed at God's faithfulness throughout the trip and at all the opportunities and experiences He provided for myself and my team. I can see that He was there through the times of happiness and joy, as well as in the frustrations and uncertainties, holding us all with His strong, comforting arms. He has opened my eyes to a world outside my own little South Bend, IN and Taylor University bubble - a world full of beautiful people and children with their own joys and hardships, most that much more extreme than my own trivial problems.I have been shown how to love without fear of heartbreak, to accept whatever life throws at you - even when it's completely different than what you were expecting, and to never go a day without laughing and seeing the joy that is always all around you. I still don't know what God has in store for me as far as returning to the Philippines, but whether or not I do, I will never forget this trip and all the friends that I made.

Thank you so much for following this blog, and for all your prayers, thoughts, and financial support. None of this would have been possible without you! I am so blessed to have so many people in my life who care so much about me! I would really appreciate continued prayers for myself and my team as we continue to adjust ourselves to the U.S. and try to figure out where all our new incites and experiences fit into our lives here. Pray that God will continue to guide us as we process it all, and for strength as we head back into the normal class schedule. Also pray that the work we started and the lives we touched in the Philippines will continue to spread across that country and that the Filipino people will come to know Christ's love more fully. Thanks again for everything - I love you all so much! Hope I get to see you all soon and show you pictures!

Salamat (goodbye),
Lindsey :)