We were very fortunate to be able to partner up with the SIFE organization while on our trip to Barbados. It was the least we could do to take 6 hours out of our amazing trip to help out the local all boys school, Milton Lynch Primary School. This school was identified by student volunteers from SIFE as in desperate need of some upkeep and inspiration. Of the 208 people on our trip, about 40 volunteered for 6 hours on Thursday and 25 people on Friday. Together we were able to give this school the lift they needed.
We painted three buildings...
It's truly amazing how much work can be done in such a short amount of time when so many hands come together. There were current and former students of the school who worked side by side with us on the project. They were so fired up and excited. It was so amazing to see the happiness on their faces.
And, to top it all off....J and I volunteered on Friday; Good Friday, an extremely religious holiday in Barbados. Not even 100 feet from our work site was an open air church, full of locals signing and praising the Lord the entire 6 hours we were there. Talk about some inspiration! With the music and love pouring out of that church we could have powered on for weeks!
I can hands down say this was the best part of our trip! We are so blessed and thankful to be able to go on these amazing vacations. To be able to see the world and travel is a chance of a lifetime. But, to be able to get our hands dirty, working side by side with these incredible people...that is life changing! It snaps you back to reality in an instant. Makes your day to day troubles seem so insignificant. And above all, reminds you why we're all here. To love and serve others. No money in the world, no fancy vacation out there can revitalize your soul like seeing the love of God play out before your eyes.
This is awesome! Way to go and I'm sure such a blessing for your marriage too. Not to mention a great story to tell the kiddos. :)
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