I was able to spend some fun time with Donna and Mchde-wa today in the refugee ministry apartment. What a great time of refreshment … planning the future ESL class and simply sitting on the floor these two people (and I can’t possibly forget Theresa, Mchde-wa’s four month old daughter)! It was a reminder of why I do what I do. The ability to see men and women learn, struggle, and grow in their honor of one another and of God. It really is a breath of fresh air to just sit and be with people who are living out love and compassion for others. There is little I can or need to do … but watch and encourage!
It was also interesting, and humbling, because Mchde-wa often referred to me as their “mother”. I can only assume this is because of my role at the church and our (the church’s) ability to help/care for them when they arrived in the US from Congo three years ago. I’m not sure I deserve that designation but it, too, was motivation to continue.
Thank you Lord for this bit of encouragement and a glimpse of the work YOU are doing!
Now I need to go find some dinner! ….
