Today was our Christmas celebration at the mission house and I am so sad I wasn't able to be there! Our closest friends and street kids came and celebrated together! There was food, a bible study, cokes, and candy. There was nothing but smiles today as JESUS was celebrated! This was the only Christmas celebration all of our friends and street kids will have. They won't wake up in the morning to a Christmas tree full of presents from Santa. Some will wake up on the sidewalk that they call their bed and others will wake up in a tiny tin shack that they call home. The only present everyone will receive is the giant pixie stick we surprised them with at the mission house today. However, my friends and street kids in the Dominican are thrilled and filled with Christmas spirit. It's not about presents and extravagant meals, it's all about JESUS! The real reason for the season! I am truly in awe that God picked me to help show our little town in the Dominican Republic the love of Christ and the true meaning of Christmas! #missionaryatheart
Thanksgiving!
My day wasn't filled with turkey and pumpkin pie...however it was the most incredible thanksgiving I've ever had! I got to spend it feeding over 50 of my favorite street kids! And to celebrate such a special day, I made each of them a goody bag full of candy. They were jumping with joy when they received them! Most of the kids had never received a gift before...they were beyond excited over a few pieces of candy wrapped up in a bag. What a perfect day celebrating the true meaning of Thanksgiving! #missionaryatheart
They aren't just street kids...
These aren't just street kids...they are my kids! And I love them more than life itself. Days spent laughing and acting silly are the best days in my book! Actions speak so much louder than words, so I will do my best to show these kids what true love really is, because only then will they be able to grasp Jesus' love for them. #missionaryatheart
Chigo
Chigo comes to our mission house everyday to eat, bathe, and play. When he's not here, he sells homemade doughnuts. Even with a smile that could light up a room, he lives in incredibly rough conditions. Im beyond thankful that Chigo, like many others have our mission house to come to everyday to "escape" the world they live in. #missionaryatheart
Lela
We must be doing something right! Meet Lela (in wheelchair) a homeless and handicap woman who comes to the mission house everyday to eat. Today, Petete (one of our street kids) saw Lela coming down the street and he ran out to help her in the the mission house gate! My heart is so full! Actions speak so much louder than words! #missionaryatheart