Today, the last group I hosted left. And, honestly they were one of the most memorable probably because it was 'my last [insert activity here]'. I felt privileged to get to know them and see God moving powerfully in their lives.
Saying goodbye is not something I'm a big fan of. At all. Primarily because I don't think that things end, they just have breaks in the middle. Saying goodbye to my coworkers was a unique experience. The sense of closure we all felt allowed for us to truly say that it was a 'good' bye. Not sad. Not emotional. Not hurt. But, a sense of joy that all of us had knowing that deep down, we were good with what happened this Summer. That we were proud of the work that we were allowed to be a part of. There's a more off-color phrase 'It's all good in the hood'. And, that is the best way I can describe right now.
The sense of community that mainly underprivileged communities have is desperately missing from more affluent areas. And while problems will always exist, it is with honor and pride that I as a member of Christendom look at my job and know that God will one day say "Child well done". It is with the audacity of Christ's death and resurrection that I have any chance of knowing him. And with that, my job is done.
I'm going to be in DC for a few more days having fun. I hope to be able to fully reflect on my time here and prepare for the upcoming year. For those that have been reading this blog, Thanks for your wishes and prayers. You're the best :)
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