While I was in Sierra Leone I learned two very important things. One is to focus on the light of dark situations and second is to BE the light in dark situations. I know what you are thinking easier said then done.It is easier to focus on a child's large belly and light hair from malnutrition and think of the fact that he may not make it past the age of five like 1 out of every 3 children in Sierra Leone do. Instead of looking at the heart melting smile and warm hand as he or she holds you as you walk. It is also much easier to be sad in these situation and negative towards them instead of looking for opportunities to seek justice for those who can not do so themselves. My trip has opened up my eyes in many ways. I have learned remarkable stories of faith, perseverance, and determination. But if I can't first understand the need for the light then I will not allow my heart to be transformed. When people ask me "how was your trip?" its hard to share. Its hard to know where to start. And so I created this blog to help show you what a life changing trip like this is like. If we live close I would love to get together and talk more about and show you millions of pictures! But I will be updating this as much as possible with all of my experiences of this trip. Thank you all for your constant prayers before and during my trip, God was listening and keeping us VERY safe and without complications through out the whole trip.
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