Team Asiago spent the last day at Village at Manor Park. By today, we knew a lot of the residents really well and were looking forward to seeing them. It was really sad when we were leaving today, knowing we would likely never see these folks again.
One lady in particular, Judy, really touched us. She is only 62 and very coherent. She was so on top of her game, I assumed she was just there to rehab an injury. Turns out, she has been there 7 years. Her husband visits her every single night - only missing 9 days in 7 years...wow! I was totally touched.
Judy really took to our kids and by the time we left, had asked them to write to her and keep in touch. She is a very strong Christian and a super positive influence in the middle of a lot of negativity. I was totally inspired and have to believe that the reason she is in that nursing home is to spread the love of Jesus to those around her.
The Gouda team spent their last day at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. This is a place where homeless people can live, work and eat...but they must attend worship, classes, etc. Our team spent the day in the basement sorting towels, which started out somewhat boring and disappointing because they were not able to interact with people...enter Darlene. Darlene is the volunteer coordinator at the rescue mission - with an amazing testimony. She went from being in a very successful career with four boys, to being suddenly unemployed and unable to secure employment because she didn't have childcare. Long story short (the kids on this team can give you much more detail:-), thru a series of events, she got a job at the rescue center - and was actually working two separate jobs just to make ends meet...and now, she's in charge. Her faith has gotten so much stronger throughout...even though she admitted she fell far from God during the roughest spots. Now she can't wait to share her testimony with everyone she meets.
More updates later...
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