I am on my very first Helpers of People leave and it has been nothing short of amazing. It has been a tremendous time of renewal, time with my family, blessing others, and being blessed.
Due to my job responsibilities, I spend a great deal of time traveling, thus am away from my family quite often. These two weeks have provided me necessary time at home to spend with my family. My favorite moments of these two weeks have been the mornings; drinking coffee with my wife and watching Peppa Pig with my daughter. Additionally, due to the fabulous weather, I have had the opportunity to take my daughter to the park on several occasions. This has been a true joy.
For my service project, I helped one of DIG’s family members, as well as my wife’s grandmother whose house needed some vital work. Each of these projects left me feeling spiritually rejuvenated. There is just something about working with your hands, in relative solitude, and having time to think. These times are often when my mind is most clear and I feel God’s presence. I am not always as giving as my time as I should be, but this HOP leave just leaves me feeling stumped as to why I can be so selfish with my time. I am grateful beyond words for this opportunity.
I also want to thank all of my co-workers for pulling extra weight these past two weeks. Without the team that we have, these opportunities would not be possible.