We left Deborah's house at 10:30am today (Friday) with a lot of tears and thank you's. Much love had been shared this week. Jordi, one of the kids there, was particularly devastated that we were leaving. He didn't know that we were leaving so soon, and when he realized that we were gathering to leave, he broke out in wails and moans. Through his crying he asked, "Can't you all just stay a bit longer." It is difficult to make such deep connections and then break them so quickly.
A mentor of mine once said, "Love like it's never going to hurt." I value this statement very much, but I realize that it is almost impossible for most people. Since we know that we will be leaving a place, we choose to not attach ourselves in the first place. Jordi had no idea when we were leaving (if ever). He didn't know the hurt was coming, so he loved as if it would never hurt. And, even though he was the most hurt person out of all of us, I would venture to say that he loved the most deeply and therefore gained the most from this trip.
We have all been touched, in some way, by the people at Deborah's house. I'm sure that we would all be more than willing to share with you our experiences! Borders were crossed! God truly blessed this trip!
Chris
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