Today was our day of fun! We originally had planned to rent a few boats and to go boating out into maybe the British Virgin Islands, but things were too expensive, so we decided against that. Instead, we rented two-person kayaks, and kayaked around the island. Doug and I teamed up together, and we did a good job for a while. Holly and Peter were teamed together, and the four of us decided to hook our boats together and switch off who would row. I made the comment to Holly jokingly about making the boys row in the first boat and we could just sit back and relax. Peter and Doug said they would totally be up for that, so the rest of the time, Holly and I sat back in the back kayak and sunbathed, as the boys rowed the front kayak. It was fabulous. Holly and I talked about how blessed we have felt by the boys on this trip, because as much as we insisted on helping, they told us just to sit back and relax. I’m very thankful for Doug and Peter and their willingness to row for us. It was such a great experience, and I got some sun, which is always a plus. After kayaking, we went to lunch at Skinny Legs in Coral Bay, and then all came back to the beach to hang out for awhile. The boys got the great idea to use our leftover food by throwing it at the birds that were at the beach, therefore making at least 25 birds come swarming around them. It was hilarious, until they started throwing the bread towards all of the girls. I was not a fan of that! It was funny, but I just don’t really like birds swarming towards me.
Tonight was a wonderful last night. We ate at the Banana Deck, and it was fabulous. Then we went to the beach for a special time of prayer and reflection. John had each of us pray for each other, individually, starting with the boys praying over a girl. It was so moving to hear my name lifted in prayer by each person on this trip. They shared their hearts, and it was awesome to hear the things they thanked God for noticing about me this week. I felt truly blessed. Then John brought everyone over to where I was sitting, and each person placed a hand on me and prayed specifically for me as I am leaving the college ministry. Just to hear my name lifted in prayer again and to hear the things such as peace, understanding, and a Godly man to enter my life prayed over me was such a moving and unforgettable experience. Sitting on the beach with 12 incredible people praying over just you is such an incredible experience, and I’m so thankful I was given the opportunity to experience that. God truly has blessed my life in ways that I cannot express, and He has continually reminded me this trip of His awesome timing and plan for my life. I must trust in what He is doing, because He really does have my best interests at heart.
Not only was tonight my last night in the college ministry, but it was also John and Rene’s. They have impacted this ministry more than they could ever imagine. I personally have felt truly blessed by the way they have taken me in and have been there for me as a family, when I’m so far from home. They give so much of their time to the college students they interact with, and they both make sure we feel completely comfortable and welcomed. I know that God has some awesome things planned for their family, and I’m excited to see how they follow God’s plan and His leading in their family’s life. And I know for sure that I will continue to see them and will continue to get the opportunity to spend time with them, which I am extremely thankful for.
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