#7 End or Beginning?
The last week of our time in Santiago was marked by a swim party and bittersweet goodbys to children, missionaries, and fellow participants. We had spent two weeks serving, experiencing Dominican culture, and building relationships. Now what? In some ways, the work God is doing in our lives as a result of our mission trip has just begun. Our last week at the pre-school was busy with projects to help beautify the school. We all painted... Susie and Maddie (from Bakersfield) and Pat painted a mural on the play-yard wall, while Gretchen painted with the children in the other room (and kept them busy!) Reflections from Gretchen: We got back from the DR and I've been home for about a week now. It still feels weird to have AC all the time and to be able to brush my teeth in the sink water- is it really safe? I miss the kids and the SI staff, but I'm so grateful for the time I had with them. They all taught me so much and I hope I made an impact on them as much as they did on me