Conclusion

Well this is a conclusion to my Houston trip but not the end to this blog or my mission work. I have another mission trip coming up in November to Peru but I wanted to put a few last thoughts on my trip to Houston. My trip to Houston was a life-changing trip. It was the most 2 powerful months of my life. Although I was away from my family, God gave me a family there of the most wonderful Critters and staff. Each one of them touched my life in some way. There were days when I thought I couldn't go on whether it was me being tired or of being discouraged. Every time I felt like that God filled my cup and reminded me that He had me there for a reason. I learned to depend on Him with everything even things I thought I could handle. I learned that there is a real need in the United States. I always heard about hungry people, homeless lying on sidewalks, abused children, teens in gangs, but I never really understood until I actually saw each one of these situations with my own eyes. I learned how to be compassionate towards everyone. I took time to hear so many stories from hurting people and to unconditionally love them even if their in the wrong. Something that I heard was that I could be the only Jesus with skin that they ever see. I cherished every moment because I know in the blink of an eye a life could be gone. God showed me how He could work in every circumstance and how powerful His work really is. I feel so blessed that God chose me to work with Him in Houston. He gave me an opportunity that changed my life forever. I will continue to pray for Houston and everyone that still lives there. Even though I can't be there in person....my heart will always be in Houston. Something that I kept telling myself over and over was that I'm giving Faith to the Faithless, Love to the Loveless, and Hope to the Hopeless...that's what my life is all about.

I'm going to keep updating my blog on my mission work so keep checking back....

Thank you everyone for praying with me through this experience. Your prayers truly helped!