PINATAS!?

Well, yesterday was the Kingdom Causes BBQ which me, Justine, Kelsey, and Katie did for our dollar project in missions. Only Justine and I could make it, which was okay since the others don't really know anyone. Just let me say.. Wow.

It was so cool to see all my homeless friends, and the others, come together and just eat, relax, and play games. We began with the food. Justine and I helped cook... Or... I mostly just stood around and laughed, with an occasional peeling of the cheese for the burgers. After the food, we had a water balloon toss which turned into more of a... peg each other with as many water balloons as possible fight. I got wet... Justine didn't cuz she was freaking out about her hair... Haha loser. After we messed around with the pinata... which was interesting, but very fun. Unfortunately I didn't get to hit it cuz I was on the phone with Mr. Westrup, but it was exciting and hillarious to watch the others. I must say, the nerds gum balls were delicious.


But, on a more serious note... I'd like to talk about Jason. I remember the night Justine and I first met him... He had just gotten in a fight, and was absolutely drunk. He kept talking about suicide and how badly he wanted to kill the guy he'd gotten in a fight with. I remember when Ryan and them had to call the suicide hotline cuz he was about to kill himself. I never used to see him smile.. but... WOW, has he changed.
I can honestly say the highlight of the bbq was hanging out with him. He was cooking the burgers and hot dogs while Justine and I were helping him. He has turned into such a joyful person. Whenever one of us did something stupid, he'd laugh and make fun of us... I think he smiled almost the whole time, and he really looked like he was thorougly content. He's at Bell Shelter now, in the program, and it's amazing to see what it's done for him. I guess what I'm trying to get at... He's living proof that what we're doing... what Kingdom Causes is doing... what all missionaries and other people trying to change the world for Christ are doing... actually is making a difference. He is living proof that people can change.



I also worked at the 20 year high school reunion to raise money for South Africa. It's weird to think that's going to be us one day. While I was there, I got to meet the pastor we'll be working with in South Africa this summer... He seemed pretty awesome. Meeting him kinda made it seem more... real.


8 more days.
Insane.