Q & A with Jason and the Team
What did God teach you while you were there?
In conversation with the rest of our team; particularly the teens and younger adults, the realization of how truly blessed, and often, how selfish we are in comparison to the children of the orphanage, and, more so, in comparison to Papa Ed and Mama Rosa. The adults have marveled at the tremendous amount and demonstration of faith Papa Ed and Mama Rosa have in the life they have chosen to live with God's leading. We have often commented how Ed and Rosa's level of faith in their lives is comparable to the great disciples we read of in the Bible.
What was your favorite/least favorite thing about this trip?
Favorites: It's difficult to choose one, so we have settled on a few! The group has often reflected on the interactions with the children and Papa Ed and Mama Rosa as favorite moments, but also, the time we were able to spend as a group, intimately with Ed and Rosa in their home, hearing the multiple miracles God has performed in their lives for so many people is something we will all carry in our hearts and minds as we move forward and continue on with our daily lives.
Least favorite: We actually wouldn't call this a least favorite...the heat in Mexico was very different from what we all are used to here in Pennsylvania. At least we can all say now that even though it's a "dry heat," it's still "hot heat!" :)
What do you think about the orphans and/or orphan care?
Our group was so impressed by the fact that Ed and Rosa referred to the kids as "their children," rather than "the orphans." They know the children intimately, not simply by name, but they know their personalities and how to respond to them in situations.
The adults often commented on how we have a few children and it's often difficult to keep track of and deal with our own children, let alone the large number of children Ed and Rosa are lead to care for.
Another impressive feature of Ed and Rosa's parenting is their philosophies of no one is a victim, you are not entitled to anything, you work for what you have, and you give when you receive. This is so contradictory to the American philosophy of everyone is entitled and everything should be given and is so very refreshing to see that they lead the children on Bible-based principles and examples.
The most impressive and continual lesson they instill is, you can't out-give God. And, there are plenty of miracle examples Ed and Rosa have to demonstrate this. Their parenting style and Christ-lead example of living is building such a strong foundation for the children for a promising future for all of them.
I apologize for the long responses, but there isn't just a one-line answer for any of the areas you asked about. This experience has truly affected all of our group in an overwhelmingly positive way and has changed us all in how we view ourselves, our choices, and our way of living.
In conversation with the rest of our team; particularly the teens and younger adults, the realization of how truly blessed, and often, how selfish we are in comparison to the children of the orphanage, and, more so, in comparison to Papa Ed and Mama Rosa. The adults have marveled at the tremendous amount and demonstration of faith Papa Ed and Mama Rosa have in the life they have chosen to live with God's leading. We have often commented how Ed and Rosa's level of faith in their lives is comparable to the great disciples we read of in the Bible.
What was your favorite/least favorite thing about this trip?
Favorites: It's difficult to choose one, so we have settled on a few! The group has often reflected on the interactions with the children and Papa Ed and Mama Rosa as favorite moments, but also, the time we were able to spend as a group, intimately with Ed and Rosa in their home, hearing the multiple miracles God has performed in their lives for so many people is something we will all carry in our hearts and minds as we move forward and continue on with our daily lives.
Least favorite: We actually wouldn't call this a least favorite...the heat in Mexico was very different from what we all are used to here in Pennsylvania. At least we can all say now that even though it's a "dry heat," it's still "hot heat!" :)
What do you think about the orphans and/or orphan care?
Our group was so impressed by the fact that Ed and Rosa referred to the kids as "their children," rather than "the orphans." They know the children intimately, not simply by name, but they know their personalities and how to respond to them in situations.
The adults often commented on how we have a few children and it's often difficult to keep track of and deal with our own children, let alone the large number of children Ed and Rosa are lead to care for.
Another impressive feature of Ed and Rosa's parenting is their philosophies of no one is a victim, you are not entitled to anything, you work for what you have, and you give when you receive. This is so contradictory to the American philosophy of everyone is entitled and everything should be given and is so very refreshing to see that they lead the children on Bible-based principles and examples.
The most impressive and continual lesson they instill is, you can't out-give God. And, there are plenty of miracle examples Ed and Rosa have to demonstrate this. Their parenting style and Christ-lead example of living is building such a strong foundation for the children for a promising future for all of them.
I apologize for the long responses, but there isn't just a one-line answer for any of the areas you asked about. This experience has truly affected all of our group in an overwhelmingly positive way and has changed us all in how we view ourselves, our choices, and our way of living.
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