Saturday, November
28, 2015
What Then Shall We
Say?
God had us all thinking, some
together but not entirely, we were months of searching out this thing to do for
God, something intentional; all, interestingly enough, to do something for the Fosters in Panama…we
were being prepared for what would soon happen…for
something big, for something amazing.
We have worked well together, steadfast and unified; we have so accomplished what was set before us at the beginning of this journey...we came to deliver cases and boxes filled with tangibles, but more than that; we came with words of encouragement, eyes open to learn, ears to listen and hearts to love.
We have all been amazed and touched by seeing God in a
million little ways but also in great big ways, we will never be the same and
certainly Panama will be changed as well.
We know this because our eyes were wide open...we saw children willing to
be loved, their families all around them caring, working, hoping and more than
that; we saw where we could do something more.
We saw the camp, where it was, who worked and loved there and more than that;
we saw what we could do to help them accomplish more. We saw how Alan and Colleen lived with their
little family, we saw their passion and dedication...more than that; we could
see there was something we could do to help them invest even more.
We have said our goodbyes and in just a little while heading home...what then shall we say?
In the beginning
and in the ending... there is always more to think of, more to say, more to add to
the story, to our coming and going, it is never just how we are or what has
happened, or what was lost, or what was gained, there is always more to it…yes
more than that; the wonder of listening, learning and loving.
So, what was about to happen has happened and we find ourselves here…last steps, last words, last looks. Bitter sweet; our days here are coming to an end but really it is just the beginning...
God is doing amazing things, with amazing people; Alan, Colleen, Einer, Girlaca, Robinson, Delacio, Oberlin and more, ordinary people that are passionate for what happens in their part of the world...Panama; a country of rivers and jungles, thatched roofs and glass towers, school uniforms and parumas...contrasts and God's love abound.
“We give thanks to God always, for all of you constantly mentioning you in our prayers remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know brothers loved by God, that He has chosen you…not to please man but to please God who tests our hearts.”
God, what more
shall we say?
…my heart knows what Yours knows.
