It was a fine day here. But someone tell me - what is up with this fall weather? I suppose I don't mind it in the least bit, but weird! I'm usually prepared for the most hot, muggy, gross days of summer in August.
Can't complain! Anyway, I've spent the last few days still recovering from a crazy week last week. Normally, I would just paraphrase all the excitement for you, but the adventure sort of parallels the Post-it Effect AND inspired my note. So here we go!
I spent the week of July 31-August 5 in Kadoka, South Dakota. Let me tell you, if you're looking to vacation, Kadoka is definitely not the right direction. The town was basically dead and the entire phone book fit on one piece of paper. And I thought my town was small...
However, my destination was not a vacation. A team of people from my church visited the area for a mission trip. We spent the days a few miles away on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Our time there included lots of painting, fixin' up, mowing, playing/teaching kids, and people lovin'.
Here's a little taste of the week:
I think I'm addicted to mission work. Could be worse, right?
Our 'theme' for the trip was the idea of being different. Standing up when it's right and stepping in when we should. Hence this note at a gas station somewhere along our 8 hour drive home...
I hope this trip has engraved the 'be different' idea into my heart, so it becomes like second nature. That'd be pretty cool.
Anyway, that's all for tonight. I plan on blogging again soon - my schedule looks a bit less demanding over the next few weeks!
Peace out,
Meagan
I'll try this again... Hope it doesn't come through twice.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a rewarding experience. You are an inspiration!!!
Much love~
:) Ms. Carlson