A Beautiful Life

Many things were not as expected that occurred on this mission from God. I did not expect to break my leg, make really good relationships with everyone on the team, be welcomed as family by the village people, and constantly be served by them. I did not expect to have such a hard time with the language, get strep throat, take a hot shower eventually, and eat lasagna and pizza, also ice cream. Last but not least, I did not expect not wanting to leave Papua New Guinea. It has become home to me. My heart is with these people. I cannot imagine how anyone could come back to the states. How have I not heard of this country until this past year? I have never met Christians so Christ like. Most of the people have very little, yet they offered us the best of what they had and have more love for family and strangers then imaginable to ever be found in America. Christ is at the center of everything they say and do. They say they have nothing compared to us, and that’s true materialistically, but the way they live is so much more beautiful. I don’t think there is any other way to live more humbly. I love the people of Papua New Guinea. I want them to be a part of my life forever. I’m not sure I can wait until heaven.