For both Dori and I, this summer will mark the first time either of us has flown over an ocean to a different continent. We went to Cabo on our honeymoon, so we've been out of the U.S., and I've been to New York City. But that's about as far away from home either of us has been.
Beijing's a little further.
On July 27, we'll be leaving with dozens of other Bring Me Hope volunteers for two weeks. If you are reading this, you probably already know of our plans.
Preparations, at this point, are mostly emotional and psychological. Playing with kids all day long for 10 days is no walk in the park. But it seems like nothing that's really worthwhile is easy. Except eating at In-N-Out. And if there are no In-N-Outs in Oregon yet, I'll assume there are none in China.
The point is, we need prayer. Please pray that we will have the strength and patience to love these kids like Christ would love them. And to love our teammates. And to love each other, before, during and after the trip.
It will not be a walk in the park, but with God's help, it could be a life-altering experience, and that is what I'm trying to prepare for.
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What a great thing for you Tom, it's a sweet extension of your writing passion. Kinda like black girl pants and "bad Spider man" hair to a scien kid or dockers with puffy front pleats and "noise with a beat" to-GOOD Kenny. Only it's a good thing!
P.S. I,ve decided to yoos the early American spelling model, a.k.a. the "if looks rite it is" method. :-)
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