GIFTS WE GAVE,
from ALL of YOU.
YOU went with us,
prayers, financial support, concern and thoughts
"Crescent Hill"
PRESENCE
traveled together,
in van meant for 9, there were 21
back of pickup truck
your pastor on motorcycle
stayed in their homes
ate
slept, "mosquito netting"
worshipped
prayed, sang, heard God’s word
PRIDE in themselves
their abilities
dignity
respect
respect
They prepared for our visit,
trusted one another
a continuing gift
We gave no gifts that we purchased in the store
left no checks
nor made promised that funds would be sent
In the face of overwhelming needs
The gifts of our Presence and their Pride were the important ones
As we enter into life together.
-- Ellen
from ALL of YOU.
YOU went with us,
prayers, financial support, concern and thoughts
"Crescent Hill"
PRESENCE
traveled together,
in van meant for 9, there were 21
back of pickup truck
your pastor on motorcycle
stayed in their homes
ate
slept, "mosquito netting"
worshipped
prayed, sang, heard God’s word
PRIDE in themselves
their abilities
dignity
respect
respect
They prepared for our visit,
trusted one another
a continuing gift
We gave no gifts that we purchased in the store
left no checks
nor made promised that funds would be sent
In the face of overwhelming needs
The gifts of our Presence and their Pride were the important ones
As we enter into life together.
-- Ellen
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