08/27/2026
A couple of days after I got home from West Virginia I typed out a long post about my experience. I took time to think about what to say and what I wanted to express. When I clicked through to share the post something happened and it never actually posted. It's taken me a few weeks and another trip to get past my annoyance and create another post. π
I wasn't sure I would be able to make this trip. I needed funding and time off of work. I prayed about it and, as He does, God made a way. This trip was a "yes" for me! ππΌ
Arriving at a God's Pit Crew deployment always feels like going home! Reuniting with friends who feel like family is one of the best feelings! π₯°
While there I spent time cutting out flood damaged drywall and flooring. We searched through a mix of homeowners treasured belongings and trash and mud. We found ourselves in crawlspaces under houses to pull out wet insulation and damaged ducting. Through it all, as messy and sweaty and stinky as it was, I was filled with unimaginable joy! β¨οΈ
When we go on these trips we give so much of ourselves, money, time, sweat, and body (physical exertion), however, we cannot out give God. Everything we give is filthy rags compared to what we receive from God. Unless or until you experience it, it's so difficult to explain. I would recommend to everyone to serve on a disaster response team at least once in their life!
Thank you so much to everyone who helped me financially and kept me in their prayers! I am a blessed woman to be able to have the experiences and opportunities to go on mission trips. To be able to be the physical hands and feet of Jesus while also sharing the light of Jesus and the Gospel with people who have been through tragic life changing events!
Come with me next time and see for yourself. π
God bless you all! ππΌ π«ΆπΌ