Those gosh darn comfort zones...Part II

I had been looking forward to this opportunity to meet up with Latreia for about 9 or 10 months, but as June got closer and closer I was a little nervous about "stepping out of my comfort zone" as Laura had written about back on May 11. Now, if for a 47 year old wife, mother of three (soccer mom, etc), Kindergarten teacher isn't "stepping out" by sitting in the livingroom of a very lonely women, standing on her roof pulling up shingles, sheathing, removing siding, rotted fascia, soffits, learning how to build a knee wall, toenail, and nail new rafters together in one of the poorest parts of our country, I don't know what is! And then hanging outwith college kids and young adults driving to the icrecream shop - who is 47? What a week!

I am so glad that I "stepped out". God knew that this would be a good thing! One of the highlights of the week, was being there to watch Latreia in action. To see them become a part of the family at our homestay in Elizabethton, Tennessee, to speak at a church and listen to suggestions from people who were very excited about Latreia and its ministry, to see them mingle with college students, highschool students and their adult leaders, to see them get to know and listen to the stories of a very lonely women who lives by herself in the Appalachian Mountains, and to see them learn new skills and work hard in 100 degree heat to make this womans house a better, safer place.

What a gift God has given all of you! I am so grateful for the opportunity to be able to spend a short week living the Latreia Life with my daughter, Kirsten, my niece, Laura, and the other wonderful Latreia members. You are all a gift from God. I pray for His continued support, love, and protection for you as you continue to live your lives the way He intended all of us to do. Keep "stepping out"! God Bless you! I came home, yes, a bit tired, but also uplifted and energized in my faith. This week was a gift I will never forget.
Aunt Sherry