Leaving my girls behind today was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I tear up just thinking about it. Every single one of those girls is a gift to Zambia and it pains me that their society is to blind to see that.
Today we were able to shower our girls with blessings (presents), that will equip them to spread the word of God. We gave bandanas and t-shirts to protect them. Bracelets and bookmarks that broadly proclaim their love of God. We blessed them with blankets to allow them to find comfort while sleeping on the cold floor. We also gave each child a balloon to release into the sky. Many had never seen balloons before and watching those balloons fly up just as my girls will fly up through the help of God was such an incredible sight.
My girls however don't realize that the biggest gift was not given to them but given to me. Meeting them, learning their stories, and coming to love each of them has changed me as a person. I know that not a day will go by that I won't pray for them and think of them. They all deserve the best and I know that God will provide.
Zambia needs our help and God called me to serve. But I think that in reality, God called these children to realign my faith and remind me that I am His. I will never forget Cleo, Ruth, Tina, Natasha, Esnart, Memory, Judith, Lungowe, Gift and Marrium. They say at Camp Life to not allow your self to get in the way of a miracle. If God calls you, you have to go and see the miracles he will work. If I hadn't gone on this trip, I would have missed out on the most incredible miracles I have ever witnessed.
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