A family Afair!

Have I mentioned that I LOVE what I do? Well, I do! To me, it's never been a job, missions runs in my blood, I really can't imagine not having the opportunity of being in missions, in some shape or form!
Part of what makes what I do so incredible and wonderful is the fact that my whole family is involved and my kids are right there in the middle of it.
Yes, it can be hard at times but the joy that it brings is so much greater! One thing I remember growing up is that I was always involved in the outreaches, the church services, the street ministry, even medical teams (I even got to pull some teeth along the way, you never know what you might have to do!)
My kids absolutely love ministry, my son Drew who is 7 has been helping the childrens ministry this week since the missions team has been here, he has been able to dress up as clowns, paint faces, play games, do puppets and so much more. Every night he has told me stories of the little kids that he has made laugh and how he is coming up with his own dramas. Will, my more timid 5 year old has helped the ladies in the pharmacy label bags for pills and vitamins, he has been sharing stories and helping out, he loves helping. Emelia is only 1 but loves to help out too, she catches on very quickly what is going on. Yesterday, she grabbed a board and piece of paper to help me register people coming to the clinic and then later went outside to help preach and tell the kids about Jesus and that she did as she stood in the front talking away in her own little language!
Yes, at times we miss the ball clubs in the states or Walmart or even a normal school, but I have to say weeks like these allows me to appreciate the fact that my children have a whole new world of opportunities lying at their feet. I pray that it will forever stain their hearts for HIS MISSION!