Well, this
is Patti Spiegel today finishing up the Gateway blog but starting another.
I love how God
gives us new chapters in our lives and when we have an ending to one season,
there is a new season beginning. Gateway
youth group team was wonderful and it was a priveledge for me to be a part of
such an amazing group of teens and see how God has transformed their lives in
that short week of their lives. Now this specific chapter has ended for them but
each has returned to their individual ‘mission field’ in the United States.
They will never be the same after the sights, sounds, and experiences they had
last week working together as one team here in Barahona. The last night as a group here was so special
as each person shared how they saw God here in the DR and how God has changed
them. It brought tears and laugher as we
shared special moments and fond memories, remembering the difficult jobs they
accomplished while here. God definately
stetched each person as they left their comfort zone and did whatever God asked
of them. It was a beautiful thing to see
and be a part of. So, I am ending this
blog but starting the next adventure here in Barahona since my local church in
Upper Sandusky, Community Christian
Center arrived a few hours after Gateway left.
I am so excited to have my husband, Don and 12 friends join me to continue
the work that is continuing here. Please
keep reading this blog and pray for us daily.
I love you all!! Special shout out to my family... I miss you all!
