I just returned a few days ago from a 10 day mission trip to the mountains of Jamaica with my church, 1st Presbyterian of Griffin. It was an amazing time of reflection, growth, challenge, and fellowship. We were one of 3 camps that Son Servants hosted this June in Jamaica. There were about 450 of...
During our 10 days in Jamaica, some of our girls got to participate in a VBS-like program at a local orphanage. I got to spend one day there with them, and again, what an overwhelming mix of emotions. These kids want nothing more than to be loved on, held, and hugged. Every now and then...
Our camp was in the mountains near Mandeville. There is an infirmary located in each parish of the country. This is a place for the mentally and physically handicapped, those who can’t care for themselves, and those who have no one around to care for them. It is a very intense place to visit. I...
A few weeks ago, Daniel, Miles, and I stopped in McDonough, GA to pick a bucket of strawberries. Around Easter time, Miles didn’t quite get the whole Easter Egg hunt idea, so we weren’t really sure how this event would go over. Well, Miles LOVED strawberry picking! He really got down and dirty, and he...
