By Missy:
It's funny what happens when a group of strangers is brought together for a common purpose. I'd not guess this happens with all mission trip groups, all though I suppose it could, but I'm so delighted at our experience of bonding thus far. It took no time at all, it seems, to get to know each other and open up . . . sure I think some people are still on their way to blooming but but generally speaking, we have gelled quite well as a mission team. Our time in NYC together for preparation and orientation was great - a mix of laughter, reflection, prayer, formation, and testing our characters and the beginning of our new relationships.
Now we've been traveling for quite a long time; we are no longer on American soil in familiar surroundings, no longer well rested (hard as we tried to sleep on the plane). Upon arriving in Vladivostok, the real mission will begin. Our spirits will be tested, we will endure some kind of suffering, we will be called out of ourselves to serve in one uncomfortable way way or another. Are we ready for these challenges? Are we ready for the grace that will come as a result? May Mary our Mother guide us.
It's funny what happens when a group of strangers is brought together for a common purpose. I'd not guess this happens with all mission trip groups, all though I suppose it could, but I'm so delighted at our experience of bonding thus far. It took no time at all, it seems, to get to know each other and open up . . . sure I think some people are still on their way to blooming but but generally speaking, we have gelled quite well as a mission team. Our time in NYC together for preparation and orientation was great - a mix of laughter, reflection, prayer, formation, and testing our characters and the beginning of our new relationships.
Now we've been traveling for quite a long time; we are no longer on American soil in familiar surroundings, no longer well rested (hard as we tried to sleep on the plane). Upon arriving in Vladivostok, the real mission will begin. Our spirits will be tested, we will endure some kind of suffering, we will be called out of ourselves to serve in one uncomfortable way way or another. Are we ready for these challenges? Are we ready for the grace that will come as a result? May Mary our Mother guide us.
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