"Give Thanks"

We have a pastor from another church, Jerry Hill, from Buncombe United Methodist Church in Greenville, SC as a part of our team. On the first day, he was whistling the song "Give Thanks." We sang it that night at our evening devotional time, and I have been singing in my head every day since. 

The song is:

Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One;

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son. 

Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One;

Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son. 

And now, let the weak say, "I am string." Let the poor say, "I am rich,"

Because of what The Lord has done for us.

And now, let the weak say, "I am string." Let the poor say, "I am rich,"

Because of what The Lord has done for us.

Give thanks, give thanks!

My heart is full of so many things, but must of all I am grateful for each one of these orphans. They have touch my heart, and I feel as though I have seen the face of God when I look into their eyes.  I am grateful for the trust they have in Jesus, how they have found a community (as Jason shared...a church), and of the love they have given to me through fist pumps, handshakes, hugs, and the most beautiful smiles. Their eyes tell the story of hope and love. I know they are grateful of our visit as a member of our team was told. "this has been the best day of my life." I am thankful and grateful for each of these children who have touched my heart in ways I do not fully understand, but know that God is present in their lives and I am thankful for their love and goodness. 

-JJ

On the way to visit with the children sponsored by Duck UMC.

Outside the community center close to the Burundi boarder. 

Children showing what they sell at the market, and sharing some of their story.