Hey guys, Meagan now J

Today was such a relaxing day! Definitely nice to take a break after 4 really long days. Sunday through Wednesday our daily schedule went something like

Worship,

Breakfast,

Work

Work

Work

Lunch

Work

Work

VBS

Dinner

Worship

Shower

Sleep

So today was a relief. But I guess I have to spill the news to mom and dad… I lost my wallet today. I honestly don’t know how. I know the location I lost it but I don’t know how it left my hand. It contained about $50 and an empty memory card… L Everyone was really nice about it and they’ve been helping me out financially so I’m ok.

I love the beaches here. They are absolutely gorgeous! There are palm trees everywhere and the water is clear. You can stand wherever and look down and see your feet perfectly.

Last night and this morning there were a lot of gloomy looking clouds in they sky so I was really afraid it was going to rain. Last night before I went to sleep I “blew” the clouds away J This afternoon was perfect.. One thing about the beach was that we get bombarded by people wanting to sell us stuff. And they wouldn’t just ask you once it’d be like infinite times, even when we were sleeping. It was a nice day though.

The kids here have touched me so much. The last day of VBS was yesterday at Sendero and in the middle of the crafts I broke down crying. It was so sad that all these sweet children weren’t going to be with us anymore. One girl who looked about 12ish pulled me down next to here and wiped away my tears. When I told her why I was crying, she told me to please stop because if I didn’t she was going to cry too.

Mi familia, I love you and miss you lots. I’m dying to play our new piano!!! Every time we sing I really want to play. Piano withdrawls.. Caleb I’ll be home really soon! Kisses for Hanni. Mommy and daddy I miss you. Please bring Hanna and Caleb to the airport.. or at least wake up when I get home in the middle of the night! J I love you all!

~Meagan Thompson

Hola!! J

This is Maria and I just wanted to let you know that I’m having the best time of my life!! J I’m so happy!! This is my first time going on a plane and outside the country! When I was in the plane I was so scared and thought I was going to die but at the same time it was so exciting to fly off. When I got here to D.R. I was so excited to start working. Now I’m here sore and wishing that my mom will give me a massage but I wont get that until next Friday b/c she’s in Mexico enjoying her self with her family after not seeing them for 25 years. I’m so happy for here! J I’m here w/ JC and he said that when he gets home he wanted to drink Arizona Fruit punch and Goya pineapple soda! Even though I’ve been so exhausted and tired and sore from working all day, it has been a amazing experience.

On Monday night, I said my testimony to the group about how God transformed my life from the way it used to be. I also talked to them about how you have to defeat your battle not by yourself, but with God. Also that if you pray to him, he will answer it if it is his will not yours. I have no words to explain how thankful I am to God for giving me this opportunity to be here in the Dominican Republic. The food has been so good, the locals have been so kind, and the kids have been an inspiration to me just by their smiles. I have seen two kids that are not good in health, and it made me cry when I saw them. One of them is ten moths old, umbilical cord hernia, and the other one was about three and had a disease called turners syndrome. When I see these kids, I wish I could help them so much with their health problems, but all I can do is pray for them. My spiritual life with God has been stronger than ever because of this mission trip,

I have met new friends in this mission trip, and this mission trip has given me a clearer mind about things. When I come back home on Sunday, I’m not going to keep my mouth shut, but instead spread the word more than ever. I’m thankful for the people that gave me the opportunity to be here, and I’m hoping and praying that I can come next year because they are going to be here waiting for me. I thank God for everything he has done for me and I’m praying that I will be able to come next year to Dominican republic and as many mission trips as a I can.