Today we danced. We danced because dance isn't influenced by language barriers like conversation is....and let's be honest, soccer just isn't in my skill set. Anyone who knows me knows that dancing is not my forte or my favorite go-to activity either, but let me tell you, today I danced...and danced...and danced until I was dripping in sweat and my throat was raspy from laughing hysterically. Somewhere between the dancing and the laughing the cultures came together in a splash of color, accents, and laughter and gave us a small glimpse of heaven. How sweet it is that heaven will have no language barriers or poverty. Just joy, and I imagine that it will look much like today. Pure joy.
As our time drew to an end at George school, my friend Agnes hugged my neck as tight as she could. I immediately felt tears about to swell up. I love this little girl. She's spunky and fun, but most of all her joy is contagious. She laughs from the depths of her belly and squints her eyes real tight when she is speaking seriously about something. As our embrace loosened Agnes looked deep into my eyes and in her soft-serious voice said "I will miss you forever." What's funny is that this statement wasn't gut wrenching. It didn't absolutely rip my heart out because it simply wasn't true. You see, today Agnes encountered Jesus and later accepted him as her Lord and Savior. So while this goodbye is sad, I know Agnes won't miss me forever. I will see her again. In a place without orphans, poverty, and pain - only joy. I'm sure on that day we will dance...and dance...and dance.
Oh, how sweet it will be.
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