Well I now have one week left. It is the weirdest feeling. I've been reading a Re-entry book (with the same title conveniently enough) about coming back home and what to expect. It's been very good to read about other people's experiences and tips for how to handle different situations.
When I arrived, I was part of a huge group of Americans and as I leave, there are 3 of us. I don't mind, but it's just funny how many people come and go in this ministry. One part of the book that I really liked and I think goes with this project is like this:
"The mission field is like that race. [meaning a relay race] God calls us to run a leg of the race. In running our leg, we join the ranks of a long and illustrious line of people God has called to carry the baton in reaching the lost of the world with the Gospel. There are those for whom running a leg of the relay has meant a lifetime of faithful service on the mission field. For others, it has been several years, while some were called only for the short-term. The length of time for which God has called you to serve is not important. What is important is that you serve diligently to the best of your abilities. When that period comes to a close, it is time to pass the baton on to the next person God has called."
I feel like that is what I am doing this last week. Every shift is filled with training someone else; getting them ready to take over my job. It's such an interesting feeling, handing over to someone else what I have been doing the last 6 months; but I'm so happy that I was able to be a part of this race for Jesus.
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