One of the biggest highlights of the day for each serving group was getting to go back to the YMCAs/camps that we've each been working with all week to say goodbye to the children we have come to know and love. It's amazing how strong the bonds we've formed are: bonds between our team and the kids, as well as bonds between small groups and leaders. Many other acts of kindness and tangible displays of God's love took place today at other serving sites, too. Everyone put in their full effort to finish strong and have the most possible impact here in the Music City. It truly is inspiring to look back and think about all that’s been accomplished here in just one week!
After our final full day of service, the entire team had the opportunity to go to the Nashville Sounds AAA baseball game to end the week with a celebration. We enjoyed all-you-can-eat food (hot dogs, burgers, BBQ, sides, and dessert) on the outfield porch, and had an incredible time cheering and enjoying each other's company throughout the game. After a victory for the home team, we capped off the evening with a great fireworks display at the stadium before heading back to the housing site for bed. We feel so blessed to have been a part of this entire experience, and can’t wait to get back to tell you all more in person.
Our plan for tomorrow (Saturday) is to leave at
approximately 8am (Nashville-time). We hope to be back in Williamsburg around
9pm, but will send updates via the text list whenever we stop for a meal and
when we get close. If you would like to
add yourself to the text list, simply text the word NASHPARENT to the number
41411. This will be our final blog post for the trip.
Once more, thank you all for your prayers and your
support. We hope you’ll plan to join us
for the Student Ministries Missions Experience on Sunday, August 3rd
to hear a full report from the trip. See you then!
