"You are Special"

I woke up this morning to a delicious breakfast of oatmeal squares, toast and cornflakes. My final day at school included: marking, flashcards, lunch, volleyball, reading with Michelle and typing out stuff for Miss. Tine. I also took about 50 pictures and videos of the school. They really appreciated all I did, and everyone was so sad that I couldn't stay another week. I handed out my address and e-mail to a few people, and it was just a really nice ending. Mennonites are the nicest people, honestly.
I had very little time when I got home, so I decided to pack right away. Right when dinner was ready, the school bus pulled up, so we told them to go for ice cream without us so that we could have dinner with out host family for the last time. It was really yummy. Bertha made scalloped potatoes just for me, with sausage, corn and chocolate cake. Mmm. Earlier today Frank had said “what are we going to do without you.” When we said goodbye, Bertha almost started crying. She hugged us both and said that she loved us. Frank hugged us and then we were on the bus. Frank actually got on the bus so that he could have one last look. They are so sweet. Linds and I plan to visit them with our parents.
Once we got home, most of us went in the pool. Rachelle's parents arrived while we were still in there. It was really cool. She jumped out and ran to them. I can't wait to see my family. Well once everyone was settled back in we had a dinner of pizza.
After dinner, I was getting a drink in the kitchen and jokingly I say to Mr.K “you are special.” Although right after I said it, I had this quick thought pass through me head, like what if he actually needed to hear that. Well that's pretty much happened. Mr.K said that in the beginning of this trip when he felt really burdened by all these people criticizing him. Like Kathy, his boss, and all that were really questioning his vision and all that he was doing here. Well basically, after that meeting he felt like crap, and his wife's mother comes up to him and says you are special. Well Mr.K said that is exactly what he needed to hear. I think it is really cool to know that God is using me. I didn't even think about, God just took over. That's how I want to be used, for God to just flow out of me. I thank God that I encouraged him, and that I was encouraged by encouraging him.

Later on that night we had devotions and Ben spoke about hospitality. He told us that strangers are just Christians that we haven't met. Something like 90% of Belize is Christian and yet, when we came here we knew no one. I realize that I need to be friendly all the time, then I will be well received. One of the best things I can come back with is my behaviour: friendly all the time, looks on the bright side, helpful, volunteers to help out right away, loves everyone I meet (what Jesus has called me to). Sounds pretty difficult, but I believe that if this is my goal, God can do wonders.
It is now 9:42pm. My family comes on sunday. Tomorrow will probably be used for correspondents and going to the pool called Banana Bunk.