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| Robert and the Team. Nepal 2016 |
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| Russell and the Team. Costa Rica 2006 |
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| Ryan and the Team. Costa Rica 2005. |
So Robert returned from Nepal Thursday night. Another great trip is in the books. The team were blessed in countless ways last week as they served in Kathmandu and surrounding villages. It was also encouraging to see people they had ministered to on past trips still involved in activities at the center. Janet and I picked up Molly and Robert from the airport Thursday night and heard their stories as we drove home. In a nutshell they worked hard, prayed hard, and saw God work in mighty ways.
As I waited for the plane to arrive I had a thought. It is in the end of an era for the Hildebrands. The last youth mission trip for the Hildebrand kids. I counted about 19 between all four of them..but I think that is actually low because I forgot Russell's trips to New Orleans and Ryan's summer in inner city Houston. But whatever the number, my kids have served in some amazing ways with wonderful people, and have had the opportunity to see God do incredible things. In that process they have been challenged, encouraged, stretched, and been a blessing to others. And we've been blessed too. We loved every time they came home with their stories, and their smiles and a faith that was sharpened.
It's hard to believe that this trip to Nepal is the last one. I suppose this is just one of the many endings I'm facing as Robert's graduation rushes towards us. I need to be ready.
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| Sallie and the Team. Nepal 2013. |
