Far out!
So far we have seen and experience so much! Much that is worthy of praise and also allot of sorrow and injustice!
Yesterday I (Kirk) had a bad run i with last night dinner and subsequently ended up staying at the condos yesterday. This was after being left behind by the vans and having to hitch a ride to the restaurant where we eat for breakfast after deciding no one had noticed yet i wasn't with the team. But praise God that through such problem i got to share my faith with my driver! My prayers remain with him still!
The team had to battle some immense heat in the midst of building and visiting orphanages. Some of the less fortunate had a water fight!
My perspective of today was rather different however. It was one of much reflection and thought. a battle in my head which occupied 8 pages of my journal. It is so strange that in the midst of so much poverty and lack that the people here have such a joy that in the west we would be so envious of. It sounds clique but i guess its only because many people have observed the same all around the world. It seems that when we have all we could want and more we lose sight of really make life so brilliant. We forget the small things such as the sun, laughter, intrinsic beauty, company and replace these with structure, wants and selfishness. Usually we don't even notice. The people here have reminded me and so many here once again what it is to live. With a joy, passion and lust for both the small and big things which truly make life shine. They so often don't have jobs, food, security, space or health and yet they make time and enjoy the constants in life and this is my challenge for myself and all who read this. This freedom comes from a lack of selfishness and 'stuff' which distracts us so often from life in the west. So my prayer for Mexico is not that they can mimic the western development ideals of industrialisation, globalisation and 'westernisation' but they there development comes through selflessness and love, a hatred toward injustice and a love toward God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
So hear i am again back at the condo for the second time reflecting on my own life and how i can live a live in which i truly know and life for what we so often oversee but what God has granted to be good!
Peace and Blessings to all! Your prayers make a difference each day!
Kirk
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Hi Guys,
It's great to hear of all you are doing… so looking forward to hearing more in person. I hope you are journaling some of your key impressions, feelings and god-thoughts. It's amazing how precious those insights are and it's good to 'capture' them. I'm guessing the time has flown by and your thoughts are far from the routines of home.
Andrew and I are down in Golden Bay for a few days and yesterday we did an amazing walk. Gosh N.Z. has some stunning scenery. Yesterday we walked through the most beautiful native bush to quiet golden sandy beaches. God's creativity never ceases to amaze me. On the way home we saw a mum and dad pukeko with five fluffy chicks skittering along behind. So cute!
Praying for you all and so looking forward to seeing my girl again!!! Love and blessings, Gillian
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