Today has been a very eventful day! The girls woke up FROZEN in the gym. Luckily we are going to be sleeping in a heated room tonight. I am really thankful for that, but at the same time I can;t help but think about the people and children living in this community who live day to day without any utilities. We have been immersed into a community of 100% African Americans and are probably some of the only white people in town. I feel like some students and leaders feel a little out of place being the minority for maybe the first time in their lives. They are all doing a great job accepting the folks here at Common Grounds. As for me, I haven't felt uncomfortable once and almost feel at home in a community like this. It is going to be really awesome seeing how God uses the kids this week and experiencing them serving, praying and loving the poor community. I have already seen them do amazing things!
Last night Paul Bruns rocked a crying baby and calmed him down by talking sweet to him.
Kathryn Hook made a new best friend; a little girl who clinged to her side as soon as they met.
Griffin Radford changed his first diaper!
Jamie Jekel played jump rope for hours with some cute little girls in the gym.
There are many more things I could write about, but these are just a few from the day. Our kids are growing in Christ and radically loving Christ through loving the kids and people of this community.
I sat with some ladies who work for Common Ground last night after their bible study. I felt so blessed and inspired by just sitting and talking with them. I really look up to those ladies who can raise their kids and deal with all the stress of running this ministry (with Christ's help of course). They are true women of God and their lives prove it.
We have met tons of great people already and we are all so excited for God to continue teaching us about His love for this community.
Love, Ava
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