Today is the mid-way point of our trip!!! YIPPEE! We are now halfway through our trip!
Today, we enjoyed a half day on the worksite and only worked till about 12:30 before heading home to clean up, get the van oil changed and spend the afternoon enjoying a southern BBQ on the bank of the Black River. Many of us were shocked to see a whole pig, split down the middle, head included for our lunch! (according to those in the south, it was "luau style") Although it was delicious southern food, it was definitely a new experience for us all. A very special thank you to the city of Kingstree for providing us with such a wonderful afternoon!
Tonight, Wednesday, we focused on Family, and the things we, as undeserved Christians need to work on. We realize and understand not all families are picture perfect - shoot, who's is? We all have the corky uncle, the crazy sister, and outrageous grandma. Often we weave a tangled web full of judgments, grudges, and hostilities. Tonight we discussed and looked into the importance of family, and how we as teens can be better children and contributors to our immediate families.
Each youth was encouraged to write a personal letter home to share an apology, a regret, or even words of truth they felt needed to be shared - some may have asked for forgiveness to someone in your family for something they have done to you or merely thanked you for being such a wonderful parent. Whatever the case may be, we ask that you read these with an open mind, an eager heart, and stepping stone for future conversation starters when we are back home
Continue your prayers for us as we continue our week serving others.
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