Day 2 - Kaylyn
by Kaylyn Albert
I woke up this morning to kids playing outside. The sun was out, and it was beautiful. I was the first of the six in my room to get up and prepare for the day’s work. After breakfast the team joined together for devotions and to figure out what we would be doing. Back home I normally don’t like taking wall paper off of walls, and scrapping ceilings. I actually don’t do any thing like this so it was honestly a first for me. To be somewhere else, doing something for someone else –besides myself- is refreshing and humbling at the same time. I am looking forward to seeing what the end result is.
While I sit here, with Danny playing the guitar in the background, I try and find the words to say. But to be honest, I don’t know what to say. I will say that I am excited about the relationships that are continuing to grow, as well as the new friendships to come, not only with the team itself, but also the teenagers at the orphanage.
Markus said something yesterday that really shook me. He said “You cannot save everyone. There is only one Savior, and that position has been filled.” When he said this, all I could do is sit back and really look at what I want my big picture to look like. I want to save everyone. I want to help as many people as possible. I want to help rescue the oppressed. With all of that said, I know that I cannot do it alone. I cannot save everyone; I cannot help everyone; I would run ragged. But I can start with showing hope and love to each person I come in contact with.
That is my goal for today. That is my hope for tomorrow, and for this week, and for the rest of my month. To walk side by side with the lost, and lonely, and broken. They are not alone. We are broken, but with hope, and love, we are made whole.
I wouldn’t be who I am without the people that are in my life. I wouldn’t be sitting where I am right now if it weren’t for my family and friends supporting me in my goals. I am grateful for each one of them.
I am looking forward to tonight. I am looking forward to what lies ahead for us this week. I am looking forward to sharing this experience with you. Thank you all for your support. From the bottom of my heart, it truly means a lot.
