This is my Life

On our way back from the beach, I was riding in the trunk of the van between Sam and Macey. I was leaning out of the window, my hair whipping around my face. I was seeing miles and miles of India. Beautiful children, tiny villages, herds of cows, families on motorcycles, or crowded into Rickshaws. It was more than I could soak in. At one point I just turned to Sam and said "this is our life right now."

This is my life right now. This is my beautiful, beautiful life right now.

Spending time in my Hammock with my teammates, talking about life and Jesus and laughing until we cry and crying until we laugh.

Riding in Rickshaws, sometimes holding on for dear life, but loving every minute of it all the same.

Spending lunch times walking down the main road with my teammates, buying Grape and Pineapple smoothies for 35 cents and Street Ice cream for 10 cents.

Helping precious children walk. Making them laugh. Playing with them. Loving them.

Listening to sermons and podcasts with Beautiful, wonderful sisters in Christ.

Having traditional Indian outfits made for me, from fabric I've handpicked. For less than one shirt in America.

Singing and preaching in remote villages with the aid of a devoted translator.

Learning so much about myself, and things I didn't think I was strong enough for.

Joining the majority of the world in eating for less than $2 a day. And guess what? Its still absolutely delicious.

Hearing from my wonderful friends and family back home, being told I'm being prayed for, and supported, and loved across the miles.

I've never been so surrounded by such selfless people.

I've never felt so sure that I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be at this moment.