Monday, March 9, 2009

Weekly Pic--Just to See You Smile

This time next week I will be in Peru hugging on some little brown faces a lot like this one. We worked with this little guy last summer and he captured my heart. Just look at that smile...and those beautiful brown eyes! The thing about mission work is you go expecting to bless others and yet you wind up with the greater blessing. I may never see this little man again, but he has blessed me beyond measure.
So next week, when we walk through the gates of the Hogar de Esperanza orphanage, I will have every intent of being a blessing to the children and staff there. But I already know that God will place a special child or person in my path that will capture another piece of my heart...and I'll be blessed.

7 comments:

Jill said...

How sweet! :)

Michelle B. said...

I will pray that you not only bless them, but that your blessing will be just as special. Safe travels....

Sturgmom said...

Praying that you are blessed beyond measure!

Jamie Mullins said...

Have a great trip! I will be praying for your groupd and that the Lord will move ahead of you to prepare the hearts of those that you will have the opportunity to love on!! Can't wait to read all about it when you get home!

Anonymous said...

great smile - praying for your trip to be a blessing

Sarah said...

Great picture.

Thank you for going.

My boss just returned from a similar trip to Haiti...

Beth said...

Safe travels~