lessons learned...

Well I cannot believe my semester in the Dominican Republic has come to an end. It went so fast! Anyways, I just want to share a couple lessons I learned while I have been here...

last beach day.

- Though I have enjoyed working with the extremely wealthy, extremely poor and in between while I have been here, I realize I want to work with the very poor. I have such a passion for people living in extreme poverty.

-I want to learn as many languages as I can in my lifetime. I have seen how very important it is to learn the language of the people if you want to minister more effectively to them. And relationships are essential with the people you are trying to reach.

-I love living in warm weather! But seasons are good so your wardrobe changes...I'm tired of my clothes! :)

-It's easy to get caught up in work for God and forget about God, Himself and the relationship with Him which is more important than any Bible study or "good" thing trying to be done for Him. Taking days off is necessary to live an effective life.

-It would be very difficult for me live in a big city.

-God is in control. Still. And always. God knows what I need better than I do.

-I hate asking for help, but is necessary in life. God made us to be in relationships and not do everything on our own. It can be humbling, but essential.

Last cell group. Such a wonderful group of people!

Those are just a few....I'm still processing! Please pray for us as we travel home tomorrow and try to get readjusted to life in the U.S. of A. I'll be glad to see my family and friends, watch football, work out, and not have dogs waking me up! But I am sure going to miss all the people I have built relationships with here!...along with the warm weather, palm trees, food, beach...

Wonderful missionary team in Santo Domingo (Punta Cana missionaries not present).

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