LESOTHO: Bridgett Miranda

What an absolute life-changing experience!!! Lesotho was so amazing. Just the exquisite beauty of the land can blow anyone over. The children were so spectacular! Not even the language barrier between us could stop us from having so much fun. From very, very young ages (I'm talking three/four) those kids are working. Whether it's taking care of their younger siblings or fetching milk and looking after the cattle, they're out there every morning in nothing but a blanket, missing out on childhood.

This really struck me so deeply knowing how truly privileged we really are to have in possession just one toy. it also occurred to me that these children don't get to hear about the one true Shepherd very often. While their parents are in church, they're outside playing with a stick because they have no understanding of what's going on. They need a Sunday School so desperately, a knowledge of Christ on a level that they can understand.

I pray that maybe one day God will send me there again for a season to give those kids what they deserve. But really, if you need a touch from God, grab a paper plate, a handful of rice, a stapler, and a coloured crayon, then make your way to Lesotho and allow just one child to play and dance with their new instrument. You'll be changed forever!! Don't take that simplicity for granted.