Almost fell asleep writing this :)

 Hello!

It's 10:15 pm, the team is chatting and dancing around the dinner table, and our VBS song seems to be permanently stuck in my head (Phenomenon by Hillsong Young and Free if you're interested).  I think we're all a bit tired to the point of delusion. Yet, there's this permeating desire to stay together - to hang out together and love on each other. We've grown much closer over the past few days. I love to see it.

When considering the day we've had, it's especially remarkable that we still have the energy to laugh together. Our morning started with making pancakes, eating pancakes, and doing devos. After a good conversation about 1 Peter 2:9 we grouped up for different activities. My group and I went on a prayer walk through the most dangerous part of the city. After that it was lunch, then VBS prep, then VBS! The kids were energetic (per usual) and we had a great time running around with them. Finally, after VBS we came back to our building to eat, worship God, and hang out. Many miles of walking and memorable  moments later, we're here.

I'm exhausted, and it's only day three! I think at this point it's abundantly clear to our team that the strength and energy that's going to power us through the week is not our own. God is good, and even this early in the trip I see him equipping us for his plans. I feel so blessed to get to play a part in them. We are also strengthened by the time we spend together (even us introverts, believe it or not). God truly created us to live in community - the encouragement, comfort, and accountability God gives us through others makes this evident.

So we're tired, but we dance and sing and laugh and all those other crazy things that don't always make sense. We pray a lot for each other and the people we encounter. We mop floors endlessly and stuff ourselves with Mrs Lories cooking. Best of all, we watch for God moving, and we follow.

Let me tell you, God had already led us in some crazy cool places! The team is looking forward to sharing more with y'all at home. For now, it's about time for me to get some sleep!!

Thanks for listening,

Tabitha :)