This morning, 2 of our street kids, and one of our mission house helpers showed up at the mission house to go to church! WOW! And wait...it gets better. All 3 of them asked Jesus into their hearts at church! This is what months and months of love does! Months and months of being there for them and being their safe place. Months and months of playing Christian music in Spanish day after day when they are at the mission house. Months and months of them watching our actions. Y'all, actions speak so much louder than words and this is a prime example! I am so proud of each of these guys! Please keep Willie, Miguel, and Nixon in your prayers as they start this journey! #missionaryatheart
Birthday
Francheckas birthday was this week. Her mom couldn't get her a gift because she cannot even buy food to feed her family. Franchecka came to the mission house and got a coloring book, new box of crayons, and a few little toys we had from the dollar store. She was so happy and could not contain her excitement! These kids are teaching me more about what life is all about! #missionaryatheart
Christmas!!!
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