i'm just stupid, i guess...

Most common question I am asked: “Why in the world would you want to go there? Don’t you knowing they are dying to come here???”

Little do people know that they answer their own question by simply asking it.  Yes, precisely, “they are dying.” That’s why I’m going. Because if dying in itself isn’t bad enough, they are dying mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as well…they are dying without ever experiencing the amazing grace and unconditional love of God…they are dying without ever knowing what it is like to hope and dream…they are dying without living in joy and happiness…

Mother Teresa said once “I have not been called to the poor; I have been called to love and worship God. It just happens that I find Him among the poor.” I can relate. Because once you simplify life and get all of the crap out of the way that we let influence us, people become transparent.  And when we’re all real, we’re all sinners, we all suck and if it wasn’t for the grace of God we’d all be lost.  But I think all God wants us to be is to be real, real with Him, real with others, and real with ourselves.  Once you’re real, God is able to be real back….have you ever seen the real God? WOAH…that’s all I can say…

And if that isn’t enough reason, I love adventure and I have an amazing opportunity to spend time in a country that many people will never visit in their lifetime.  And have you looked at pictures of the Philippines?!?!?! Oh my goodness, its gorgeoussssss!!!!! And the people there….are hands-down the sweetest, most hospitable people that I have ever come into contact with and not to mention they are absolutely beautiful!

Did I, or do I ever, answer that question with any of these responses though? Ummm…no.  In fact, in this particular case, I responded with “I don’t know, I guess I’m just stupid.”  No I wasn’t trying to be mean or a smart mouth but in my experience, it doesn’t matter what my response is because the ones asking those questions have already arrived at the point in their minds that I am in fact, stupid and no reason or rationale would ever negate that.  I love God and I love people and I love life and I love adventure…isn’t that good enough????