It's a story that starts with God's provision of just the right number of volunteers and just the RIGHT volunteers for the six families that we served. It was such a beautiful melding of gifts, talents and hearts that were combined to meet all the various needs of our guests.
It's a story that includes six families in various stages of a journey they didn't ask to take, that of pediatric cancer. Love and hope were provided to all, some of whom were out of medical options for their diagnosis.
It's the story of being equipped to step out of our comfort zones to provide a week of rest, compassion and extreme fun for all. I think about the sweet teen girl who has been an amazing big sister for many years to her younger sister who has been blinded and disabled by a nasty tumor. She loves to fish! While her mom was ministered to in "Pamper Me" time, a volunteer cared for her sister while another group of volunteers arranged a fabulous fishing trip for her.
It's the story of a week that reminded us all of God's love and redemption as we worshiped overlooking his creation...and of public professions of faith through baptism.
My heart is full...but it is already missing my Blue Skies family. I am so thankful for this ministry and so blessed to be able to be a part of it. How was YOUR week?
Amazing doesn’t event begin to describe the week. We accomplished so much more than housekeeping and feeding our families! We welcomed them into our hearts and they welcomed us into theirs! We created lasting relationships that will last forever. It’s incredible to think that as nasty and ugly Childhood Cancer is, that we have been blessed by those families that are battling. The Lord knows exactly what he is doing and he is not surprised that we are filled up and will continue to be available to help those children and their families who need a break, a smile, an ear or a hug. Thank you Blue Skies! Until then...
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Paula. Until then...
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