Awesome

Awesome - if I had to choose one word to describe that would be it. I believe it is sometimes easier to open your eyes and see the wonder when in unfamiliar surroundings. Routine sometimes blinds us to the wonder of our world and all God has created. Looking into a child's eyes one can see wonder. Our entire team is amazing - Moldovan, American, and Swiss. Everyone with their own gift. Everyone with their own story. 
Let me tell you a story ... It happened on August 13 at 100 in Chisinau. We were assisting to paint seal the wooden floor in the church. We were like Jesus's disciples when he asked them to Feed the 5000 with 2 fishes and 5 loaves (a story some I had heard at the Globsl Leasership Summit just days before) but we were painting a floor, improvising with the tools we had been given. We struggled, I struggled but tired to be positive and encouraging. We had been given a task, paint the floor. We had tried, and struggled. I did not believe we would have enough paint, believing we might need to have at least 4 more gallons. We ladies took a break for some fresh air and water while 2 of our Teammates, Mark and Paul replaced us in the work. I came back and they had gotten so much done and still had not used all the paint. Mark replied it was just like when Jesus multiplied the fish and loaves - they did nothing different - they just keep pouring the paint and rolling. A miracle - we had more then enough paint. There was enough to paint out into the hallway. And we closed up the can with it still  1/2 full can. It may sound insignificant but not to me! I needed to be reminded. God needed me to see it.
Last evening at chapel was amazing - our Teammates from Switzerland - shared their testimony and there was a call to the alter. So many emotionss. A few children stood out to me - such weights ion their shoulders and trusting in Lord is what is getting them thru their lady to day life. And then a celebration  - I have learned that celebration is needed - the Angels in Heaven were rejoicing - so why not us here on earth. All of us need to celebrate - and especially new life. I am so grateful I was able to witness and participate in this.