'til there's nothing left.

It's our last full day here in India. Tomorrow (Saturday) we'll put on the Sabbath school and church service for the kids, then we'll pack, then we'll head to Vizak around 2pm--homeword bound.

This morning our team hiked up one of the mountains (in picture below) and had worship towards the top. Nick talked about how, here at the end, it's time to lay it all out on the field. We're all pretty tired at this point, but we've got less than 24 hours to REALLY show these kids what love looks like--what God's love looks like. So that's the goal today...to focus everything we've got on these kids until there's nothing left. I think, "We can sleep when we're dead" were Nick's exact words. Amen, brotha.

Pastor Paulson (the principal here at the blind school) talked at our morning program about how this is the last day and how we can all look forward to seeing each other in Heaven one day. He talked about these blind kids finally being able to see our faces...and it was at that point that I got a little teary. I can't wait for that day--whenever it is--I'm not sure I've ever been more hopeful and excited for Heaven to come than I was this morning. Just picturing that moment when all the darkness that they've lived in for years shifts and focuses into shapes and faces makes my heart swell and my eyes tingle.

Anyway, it's not time to be sad yet. We've still got rotations to do and kazoos to give out to each kid (the staff are going to love us). I'm bummed that we weren't able to blog on here as much as we were anticipating. There are so many stories, adventures, and pictures that we wanted to share. Maybe when we get home we'll write more...so if you're tempted to stop checking or following this blog as soon as we get to America...resist the temptation...there is probably more to come.

Until then, keep us in your prayers as we finish this off and as we travel home. It's a long flight back!