Mexico Orphanage Trip
3rd Day:
Monday the 30th was the last day of our mission trip. There wasn't much going on this day. The Church group that were were with had left early (about 7am) so they could cross the border quickly. We stayed just a little while longer and had breakfast. I was hoping to either see the kids again or do some work around the orphanage. Before we left we cleaned up our campsite. Then we left about 9am. I had a hard time leaving. I started to bond with some of the kids pretty quickly on Sunday. And I was feeling bit down because I was not able to talk to one of the kids I had seen at the rodeo. I had told him that I would see him back at the orphanage that evening. I had thought that we would have more time to spend with them on Sunday. I also kinda liked a girl who worked there so I was hoping to see her again.
The ride home was fun. It makes for a great trip when you ride some great people. It took us about 4_1/2 hours to cross the border. I learned that if you have to use the bathroom while stuck in border traffic make sure you have dollars on hand. It cost about 75 cents to use the restroom. I didn't have any money but luckily someone gave me a dollar. While we slowly moved closer we bought food and merchandise from the vendors. Raul was inspiring me while we were waiting in line. As we would pass vendors he would try to turn the conversation around to Jesus Christ and salvation. At one point I think he struck a chord in one man. This vendor had recently been deported back to Mexico. He used to run around with gangs up in Washington state. He had a girlfriend and 2 children that were still living in the US. As Raul was telling him that his life isn't bad and that Jesus loves him for who he is and not for what he'd done. The mans face grew long and sad. He was having a hard time knowing that God still loves him and that there is still hope for him. But I think, no I pray that what Raul had to say to him changed his life for the better.
Well, that was the mission trip it was a lot of fun. I do really miss being there and just wished that we could have been there a few more days. Maybe I will get a chance sooner then later to go down there again.
