11. Maintaining patience with children and youth of varied ages. The kids learned and contributed in amazing ways physically and spiritually, but for those without kids or through that life-stage, it could have been a bigger adjustment than it was.12. Leading devotions. Many who led morning or evening devotions had never put together spiritual, Biblical pieces in that way. The newbies shared beautiful, God-glorifying messages.
13. Accompanying devotion time as a new, self-taught youth guitarist.
14. Driving a 12-passenger van pulling a trailer, at night, through construction and over and down mountain passes.
15. Discerning which needs took priority proved heart-wrenching as needs ranged from clearly spiritual and relational, to practical, necessity-oriented involving food, clothing and shelter.
16. Seeing hitchhikers everywhere – the young and the old – and not being able to stop and help everyone.
17. Hearing of the desperate problems of drug and alcohol abuse, leading to many drunk driving accidents, injuries and deaths.
18. Learning about the all-too-common tragedy of youth suicide, and need for youth counselors.
19. Seeing God’s power and our power as Christ followers in prayer as a real solution to issues we encountered.
20. Understanding firsthand that spreading love and Christ’s light comes in many forms — such as practical help, a hug or respect tendered, and through including the Dine’ people in projects and outreach.
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