Today we worked in the food pantry and got more involved in the community. Working with people and the kids today really made me think attitudes. Many of the people that come in my path each day don't have anything and seeing a smile just makes their day. If I'm having a bad day I shouldn't let that interfere with me being compassionate to the community. By giving a smile to someone could make their day. Why should I take that away from them? It doesn't always have to be on a mission trip. Even if I'm home just giving a smile to someone and them seeing the compassion could change someone's life. If that change leads them to Christ, why should I take that away from them because I'm having a bad day. Looking in my devotional book I saw a quote, "Attitude is the mind's paintbrush; it can color any situation." It doesn't matter what the circumstance we should always try to see the positive. Again it comes down to a choice. Are we going to let our bad day take over or are we going to determine that each day is for Christ and we should live to the fullest?
Funny moment of the day. I was in the lounge and two of the guys started talking about cockroaches. Apparently they convinced me that in the state of texas the cockroach is the state insect or whatever and it's against the law to kill them. I then said that I rather go to jail then a cockroach crawl on me. This totally reminded me of the bear story with the backpacks in Alaska. They finally told me the story was fake. haha. but the conversation continued. I learned that cockroaches apparently don't have brains in their heads. I don't know if that's true...if any one has any insight...let me know please.
Prayer...A couple girls on my team still aren't feeling well. Also, I am working with the seniors tomorrow and I just pray that I can reach out to them. This is the area where my heart is(plus the food pantry, kid's club, really everything but that's besides the point) and I really want to make an impact. I'll probably be actually learning how to play dominos instead of just setting them up and knocking them down. That's the rosie way to play dominos. Thanks a bunches for the prayers.
Sorry this message is short. It's been a long day and I'm ready for bed. Sweet dreams everyone.
Mucho Amor, Rosie
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