Peru 2011

I just returned from my 2 week mission trip to Lima,Peru. I was part of leading a team of 24 missionaries into the heart of the city to minister God's word.
We worked hard to learn a 16 minute drama...they did amazing! We took "The Journey" all over the city and ministered to over 1200 people. The Lord used us to see over 100 people receive salvation. We loved on the people, played with the kids and believed for miracles - physical and spiritual.
The most impactful thing for me was the team. I have led many teams all over the world...but the place that this team has in my heart is very unique.
I had four MAs (missionary advisors) who were fun, loving and incredible people! The Lord truly blessed me and the team with each one of them. Kaden told the funniest stories every day making everyone laugh. Tim became a great friend who spent his time being relentless on my height. :) Brittany was filled with joy every day and loved on her girls deeply. Then there is Lauren, she was a constant encouraging voice and always added her own flavor to everything we did.
I appreciate them more than they could EVER know!
The girls on my team are some of the most enjoyable young women I have had the pleasure to be around. I loved every minute spent with them...from laughing with them at crazy moments, getting them into bed on time (alex :) ) to telling them goodnight and reminding them that each one of them is a princess. Girls, you mean the world to me!
Then there are the guys...wow! hahahaha Never a dull moment with that group of men. From Javier and his craziness to Kaden and Kelton always entertaining...these men are some of my favorite people. I smiled every night when I told them goodnight and they would see who could say goodnight back the loudest. :)
This team poured out everything inside of them every day. There is not one moment of regret. I am so proud of who each of them became and how they each allowed the Lord to use them.
I love you a lot Peru X 2011...you will forever and always have a special place in my life and heart!