just a few days ago our mobile DTS came to a close. over the last several days, we have been trying to wrap things up by finalizing the processing of all the information we’ve gathered, while also trying to rest and relax from an incredibly exhausting 5+ months. this has really been a great time also to spend time with my friends and have fun adding to the memories that will always bond us together. we have begun to say our goodbyes as a few members of our team have begun to leave to head back home, and even more will be departing over the next few days. as much as i was ready to have a break from the whirlwind pace of life, I’m not at all ready to part ways with these friends. i understand that i may never have an intimacy or bond with a large group of people (or anyone for that matter) like we’ve have, ever again in my life. this has given me a great example of how to live in community with a group of people who are far different than myself. through this experience, we all saw great attributes of each other as well as some of the less desirable attributes that we possess. but through it all we learned to live together, love together, and persevere together.
i’m beginning to think more about my time when i return to the states, and how i’m going to plan my schedule with supporters. i’m really trying to begin to organize my thoughts and discuss with friends what God has been doing in my heart and vision. if you know me, you know that i’m often antsy to begin with the action. thus, i’m having a hard time being patient and just waiting on the Lord to continue to fill in the rest of the pieces as He knows best. but, despite doing everything on my part to pursue what he’s calling me to, I’m still renouncing my rights to his plan.
just this afternoon, i had a wonderful conversation with one of my best friends on the trip, Marco, whom i share similar ideas with to impact peoples lives for Christ. we talked over many things regarding our vision’s and how our ideas may be able to mesh to create a great movement for Christ. he has been a huge encouragement, as many of my friends and family have been in the process to pursue God’s vision. i hope to think over these things regarding what i’ve learned from this DTS about my vision and the needs that I’ve seen, so I can clearly communicate these ideas with many of you back home. i expect to continue blogging about these ideas and the work God’s done in my life for much of the near future.
i eagerly look forward to the days when i can share with each of you how i see God directing me.
Hey Micheal. It’s Charles and I wanted to say hello. I couldn’t read your last support letter and wanted to send you a blessing. The Lord has blessed me, and I want to in return send you a blessing. Are you on Facebook. As a photographer I have to give you a hard time about the lack of images on this trip. Enlighten me visually bro. Hope all is well.
Comment by Charles Bordner — July 29, 2009 @ 12:58 pm