Chicken Soup for the Jamaican Soul

Hi there! (Side note: If you were wondering where the title came from it was inspired by a random book that is on the desk...)  The retreat last week was needed and wonderful. It has been the first week back since the retreat.When we got back we were so glad to be back in the Harmons with all our friends! It just feels right being back here.

Featured in the picture above is my mento Chelsie and I. Monday was her birthday and it's a Jamaican tradition to be floured on your birthday. Although she may look happy here in this photo... I soon found out that she had never experienced being floured before... Sadly I made her cry, but she was soon back to her cheerful self. Chels is such a sweetheart! Her family is uh-mazing. She has such a great love for others and just a sheer joy for life! As I'm sure you know everyone goes to the infirmary on Wednesday for an hour and a half. Many of the summer staff were accompanied by their mentos. It was so precious seeing them interact with all the residents. Chelsie was one of the mentos that came. It was such a blessing to watch her truly love others. The most beautiful moment ever was when all the mento girls, summer staff, and the residents started singing Jesus Loves Me together. God is so good! He moves in such incredible ways.

I do believe that is all for now. I hope that everyone is doing great back home. I cant wait to meet the next team and see how God continues to move. Oh and also I received the most precious note ever by one of the Jamaican kids that totally trumps  the last note! Probably the highlight of my week! It was so great! I just love being here! God is so good.