The day began when Adimi let us know that we would be eating lunch in his office today. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but he ended up surprising us with having all the leaders there that have been with us along the way and they had prepared a lunch. Our lunch was so thoughtful!! They bought us Mimmo's pizza (our favorite) and KFC!! Their generosity was overwhelming and saying goodbye was one of the hardest things I've done. After our lunch we spent some time packing and getting things together and went with Dave to buy a few last things in town.
Then we couldn't believe there was more, the Seminary had prepared a farewell feast for us in the dining hall. All the kids and parents were there and Margarita (the head woman here) talked and thanked us for being here. Everyone referred to us as "one of them" and we all agree that the feelings are mutual, we are family now. The day was so hard, but so amazing at the same time. I am thankful for the difficulty of leaving, because it definitely explains how close we have all gotten. I am getting ready to finish my packing and say the rest of the goodbyes tomorrow. Our flight leaves Maputo at 3:45ish.. so keep our team in your prayers as we travel for the next two days.
Thank you so much, all of you for everything. We will be arriving back in El Paso, TX around 4:00 on Thursday. I'll write a last update once we return :)
Love Always, Allyson
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Matthew 6:33:
"...But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own".
John 3:18:
"Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action."
1 Corinthians 13:4-13:
"Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight on evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails."
"...But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own".
John 3:18:
"Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action."
1 Corinthians 13:4-13:
"Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight on evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails."
1 comment:
Will surely be praying for you all and your safe trip and return to America. I know you are excited to see Zach and your family. Sounds like you had an emotional day today but enjoyable, I know tomorrow will not be easy, but we are so thankful for what you all have done and the blessings you are leaving with this group of people. The children have surely felt your alls love and they want forget. It will be one of the highlights of the rest of their life.
Wish I could be there when you get on the ground in California.:)
Abundant blessings,
Nana
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