This morning was my toughest day yet. We split into two teams to minister to the community. Our team of ten, with Kelvin, our guide, took 20 envelopes of 50,000 leones each into the community. We wanted to spread the word of God, TRS, and distribute money to mothers in need. It was so emotional to walk through their community, stand on the doorsteps of their homes, embrace them, and spend a moment in their lives. We prayed with them, gave them money, and "snapped" them (took pictures). I just couldn't believe the circumstances! We know that God led us to each of the 20 moms. We didn't search hard. It's amazing! You walk down the main street. It's a dirt road, shack stores down both sides, people riding motorcycles, dressed in worn clothing. It looks bad. Then you begin walking behind the stores and find shacks of homes! Each home had 2-6 adults and too many children to count. They have chickens...with no feathers, gardens...that are dry and sparse, clothes hanging, dishes outside, children with no clothes. Most of them living on less than a dollar a day.
What strikes me, though, is how proud they are. As you approach, the women want to change clothes, "freshen up,"or fix their hair. They want you to sit and visit, and they love to have their picture made...and see it! Their smiles are
BEAUTIFUL, but so few. I don't blame them...not much to smile about.
We saw so many needs today...so many desolate situations. I don't know why Hannah stands out to me. I can't say her situation is the worse, or not, but I had a connection with Hannah. As we walked to a house, our group passed Hannah. She told me about her four children. I said, "We'll try to come to you next," which apparently is a promise here. :) As we approached her house, she beamed! We did our speech, prayers, and "snap, snap." As we left, I went to tell her bye, and we embraced...not a little hug...a long, strong, squeezing embrace. I want to help Hannah...Kelvin can help find her.
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