JAMAICA

Thursday night our Jamaica team made it back home. Our trip was jam-packed and so hard to part with! It had been 4 years for me away from Jamaica and what I found when I returned was so similar to when I left - some of the most loving and grateful people in the world. Their laid back nature makes life so much easier to enjoy every moment. We visited an infirmary nearly every day- where we visited, made crafts, sang songs, had prayer, and read some favorite verses. This was such an important time; it was there that we were able to see how blessed we truly are. And just like four years ago, as hard as this place is to visit - it is one of my favorite places to go. There was a group each day that would go play soccer with any kids that wanted to come out during this time. And let me just tell you, Jamaica is hotter than hot! We also visited 5 school throughout the week where we performed puppet shows. My favorite school we visited was a school for kids with handicaps. They had the most adorable smiles! One day we painted a school; and later on that week got to return to do a puppet show there. At night we put on a VBS. This time was insane and as the week went on our numbers went thru the roof. Another night we had street church, where Brother Solomon impacted each one of us with an incredible sermon. They also had a beatbox with their singing that I loved. Yet another night, we had activities for the teenagers of Lucea only. We played fruitbasket turnover, had snacks, heard singing groups perform, and had a great lesson by Josh. Oh, and throughout the week we had some incredible food! And we got to go to the beach, climb a waterfall, and shop in the market. We also had groups visit the church's sick and see Brother Fergie's house. We were truly blessed! Blessed to be around adorable children, comfort the sick, and travel safely!!

Highlights:

One of our crafts one night was a VBS sheet- it asked what you learned, your favorite song, your new friends, etc. I looked down and saw that my sweet friend, Malik had written under "Favorite thing I did at VBS" .. "Playing with Jordan". It really warmed my heart :)

Also, seeing familiar faces from 4 years ago. It filled my heart with joy to know that they were still connected to the church. A couple of girls that remembered my right when they saw me, I could have cried.

Thank you Lord for a wonderful trip!!