Lifting Your Voice
I have taken many short-term teams to Indonesia over the last nine years. I have traveled with some of the most amazing people. These people pay their way and volunteer their services. I make sure they are safe and have a positive experience. A 70 plus year-old woman was one of the best surprises. She did fine in the heat and had such a great attitude. A 15 year-old teenager was another great team member. She was so kind and seemed like she was perfect for this experience.
The food, culture, driving and heat can catch you by surprise. These are real challenges–especially for us from the northern regions of North America. There are plenty of obstacles to those of us who are used to all our western comforts. I am so proud of these amazing people who give of themselves and try to bless those who are less fortunate.
Then these team members go home and they try to tell their family and friends about what they experienced. It is really hard to put into words what you see and experience on these trips. Yet they try to share about the amazing people of Indonesia and their lives and culture.
I recently went to hear one of the team members share about his experiences. He was excited and I admire the way he lifted his voice for those he met in Indonesia. He told about orphans, lepers, the training of our staff and the many other experiences he enjoyed. Dr. Paul is a testimony and inspiration to me. I would love to take Paul with me again and I would love to have more like Paul. He was sick a number of days but just kept going and did everything with a smile.