My butt is sore all the time now which is largely celebrated because that means I can feel anything at all in muscles that spent time disconnected from my brain for a couple months post injury. A couple of my former students even offered me some kind words about the impact I had as their teacher, and I treasure their words. This week was full of new adventures and new people yet again. Wednesday afternoon was a total delight for me as I was planning out with Matt how I can use my resources from teaching Christian Essentials at BFA to benefit the students in his youth group.
Our planning session was supplemented with an impromptu history of the church given by one of the former pastors who is still involved with the church.
I listened eagerly as he also explained lessons learned from decades in ministry how the church can support and grow people through all stages of life.
Thursday was just as exciting for me as I spent time one on one with a woman from RCC who drove me out to see the beautiful beach on the east coast of the island. I was so blessed to share time with her and was encouraged by her reaching out to me. Saturday night also had a beautiful bonding moment in the body of Christ as a Chinese couple who attend a different church in the city invited me over to their house for dinner.
I was connected to these new friends through a family currently living in Kandern who have done ministry in China for years and spent a portion of time at Multnomah. The Lee family made sure to pass on my contact information to their friends, and I was so warmly treated by them based only on our connection in Jesus. I love the body of Christ. I mean, why else does anyone read this blog? Friday afternoon I had a new independent adventure on the bus to the local physiotherapy practice.
