Parting is such sweet sorrow

"Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow."
(Romeo And Juliet Act 2, scene 2)

Monday evening July 20: After returning home from the prison our task was to get all of our clothes and things packed and ready to load. We were to be loaded and ready to travel by 7:AM Tuesday. With that task completed we spent the last hours having some fun with the kids. An unexpected surprise was another mission team visiting from Louisiana. The did some songs, skits and a puppet show for the kids then left. Then it was pizza time. And after pizza........was one of the biggest water fights I have been in. It started with water balloons, but when they were gone it was bottles, can, buckets or anything that would hold water. An hour later not one person was dry, but oh what fun. (I'll have to get pictures from someone else for this one.) All too soon however, it was time to say goodbye. This time the water came not from the hose but from the eyes. Tears filled everyone's eyes, even those who are good at holding their emotions in check could keep these tears from flowing.
"Is it really possible to develope such a closeness in only 6 days?" you might ask. The answer is a resounding YES!!! Mexican boys and girls were now a forever part of the lives of these 11 Americanos and visa versa. For I believe that's why God created us...to be in relationship with Him and with others.

Pastor Scott on behalf of the team