Saturday, March 18, 2006
Journal Entry #11: Jessica Garber
Journal Entry 11: Jessica Garber
March 13th, 2006
The last few days we realized most of us were pretty much down to our last
few dollars for meals, taxis, and other miscellaneous things, so we all
tried to stretch it out. It was so amazing how God provided for us in
different ways! We were at a restaurant and all ordered small amounts of
food, and the waiter just gave us a whole plate of fried plantains to eat.
And on the plane, the flight attendant gave Peder an extra sandwich.
Our flight from San Jose to Houston was delayed 40 minutes, so we missed our
connecting flight to Baltimore. This means that we all miss our classes
tomorrow, and we had to worry about a few more meals. While waiting in the
airport for a shuttle to our hotel, I remembered that I had a few dollars
left on my Starbucks card. After 10 minutes of scanning the options of what
we could get for $2.95, considering tax, finding 50 cents in Gail's pocket,
Gail and I decided on a grande hot chocolate. Maybe the two girls working
were feeling extra nice, or they were bored, or we looked pathetically
starving, but they gave us two hot chocolates and asked us if we wanted any
pastries. We told them that it was a huge blessing and they handed my card
back with the $2.95 still on it. A few minutes later, Jon and Kara came to
us with news that they had gotten us all $8 at the waffle house for supper.
During devotions this evening, we discussed how blessed we have been
throughout this entire trip. God exceeded our expectations numerous times
and showed us an abundance of his mercy and love! When we thought we were
going to be too tired to wake early in the morning to work, he gave us extra
strength and encouragement for the day. He blessed us with health and
safety in many different circumstances. He provided for our needs, and gave
us enough to be able to complete the projects we started. And what is even
more encouraging is the fact that God used us and changed us in ways that we
have yet to see.
March 13th, 2006
The last few days we realized most of us were pretty much down to our last
few dollars for meals, taxis, and other miscellaneous things, so we all
tried to stretch it out. It was so amazing how God provided for us in
different ways! We were at a restaurant and all ordered small amounts of
food, and the waiter just gave us a whole plate of fried plantains to eat.
And on the plane, the flight attendant gave Peder an extra sandwich.
Our flight from San Jose to Houston was delayed 40 minutes, so we missed our
connecting flight to Baltimore. This means that we all miss our classes
tomorrow, and we had to worry about a few more meals. While waiting in the
airport for a shuttle to our hotel, I remembered that I had a few dollars
left on my Starbucks card. After 10 minutes of scanning the options of what
we could get for $2.95, considering tax, finding 50 cents in Gail's pocket,
Gail and I decided on a grande hot chocolate. Maybe the two girls working
were feeling extra nice, or they were bored, or we looked pathetically
starving, but they gave us two hot chocolates and asked us if we wanted any
pastries. We told them that it was a huge blessing and they handed my card
back with the $2.95 still on it. A few minutes later, Jon and Kara came to
us with news that they had gotten us all $8 at the waffle house for supper.
During devotions this evening, we discussed how blessed we have been
throughout this entire trip. God exceeded our expectations numerous times
and showed us an abundance of his mercy and love! When we thought we were
going to be too tired to wake early in the morning to work, he gave us extra
strength and encouragement for the day. He blessed us with health and
safety in many different circumstances. He provided for our needs, and gave
us enough to be able to complete the projects we started. And what is even
more encouraging is the fact that God used us and changed us in ways that we
have yet to see.
# posted by M.A.P. @ 9:05 PM 
