Ben Sayin'

Yesterday was pretty awesome, and we’re all definitely looking forward to work today even though I know it’s going to be a lot of cement mixing and bucket/brick carrying. I can’t wait to see how certain people react and adjust. Hopefully we can all remember to stay hydrated and not over-exert ourselves.

I’ve experienced that personally, and seen it on others. It’s never pretty.

I also can’t wait to see the interaction between Kim and Kiersten when working under these conditions. I mean, these girls are rockstars so I have no doubt they’ll continue to do so.

God I’m so blessed.
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I just realized, this will be my 6th short term mission trip and out of all of them this is the most people with whom I have traveled. It’s pretty amazing seeing God work in the lives of so many individuals all at once using the same atmosphere and environment. I would say this is probably my favorite thing to witness.

Don’t get me wrong, I truly believe the work we will be doing will be a huge deal to the local people in Merida, but when we leave that’s it. No follow up, no “walking” along side them, nothing.

…but the team? These are people with whom we will get to walk alongside and share in the joy of lifes struggles, faith challenges, and victories together.

That’s pretty freakin’ awesome.

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So here we are, the beginning of a short term mission trip with our oldest daughter who will have her first experience out of the country. I think we are extremely privileged to have an opportunity like this, and we would like to thank North Point for allowing us 3 to go. I can already tell this is going to be an amazing experienc for all three of us.

Thank you guys!

As usual, I would like to try and account for the days events through this blog so stay tuned each day for a new post of the previous days events!

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7 hours of sleep never felt so awesome, and for all the wrong that has gone on for the past 27 hours, I think our team is in great spirits considering. Last nights devotion on the small peninsula on the beach will definitely be a memory none of us will ever forget. I wouldn’t trade that moment for anything.

I’m a little nervous about what God has in store for us today, but I think our team is pretty resilient and we can face almost anything at this point.

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