Malia Wolcott's Blog
home sweet home... / 09.18.08, 02:19 PM
so many things have happened… the lord has taught me so many things, lessons that i am so thankful to learn. just in less than three weeks, i have gone to a week long orientation in the woods, a city wide orientation (a smaller version with more one on one speakers), moved in to our house, gotten to know my five other team mates, made friends in the neighborhood, gone to our first church service, and really started to settle into atlanta.
i’ll share a couple quick expieriences. one major one was that the whole realization of the fact that our reality can change so quickly. hawaii, with its beautiful beaches and perfect weather, and my laughing family seem like such a faraway daydream from this place. the lords shimmering fingerprints are definitly visible where i am, but not as evident as my home. tears just a blink away, huddled in our closet i had the great epiphany that jesus is our ONLY reality. the world you thought was so concrete can melt away in a nanosecond and if you dont have jesus as your only rock, youll melt away with it.
another amazing thing is that when i was at the camping orientation “gods farm” was the name, there was one shower for literally a hundred people, men and women. there wasnt a plethora of food and me- the stupid hawaiian- didnt have any sweaters. so me (and all the ladies here) were constantly complaining about being hungry, tired, cold(apparantly only me) , and D I R T Y. then, as i was taking my one and only shower of the week (keep in mind we were trudging through cow, goat, sheep, squirell, dog, cat, kitten, llama, donkey, and horse poop) it hit me. some people have never showered in a bathroom in their lives. most of the people i will be serving (if im in a shelter) will be tired, hungry, dirty, and cold. instead of marching into their lives from a holy thou art position and handing out food from afar, i have the great privledge to come into their neighborhoods, look into their eyes and say with some conviction that i know what your going through. that is why jesus is so so so powerful. because he came down, lived life. for some reason, someone who looks into your eyes and embraces you is so different if that person has gone through the same thing you are currently going through.
but yes, i have been scared. its tough here, not gonna lie. but one of my wise roomates told me one day “well your safer here doing gods will than at home not doing his will.”
ill leave you all with that. i love you, and may god show you his will.
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I always knew you “got” things quickly. Especially, God-things (You’ve always known when God is giving you instructions)! This is an awesome testimony, Malia. Thank you for sharing.
By Janis / Sep 21, 01:51 AM / #
malia. this is awesome. you’re a pretty good writer ya kno. i’m so stoked for you, and i know god’s doing amazing things through you. it’s exciting to hear it! k, i’m looking forward to reading your next one.
By jols / Oct 4, 08:57 PM / #
Aloha Malia- What an inspiration to read about your mission experiences! Please know that I am praying for you as you serve God’s children. Can’t wait to read more of your updates. Love and hugs, Sistah Ruthy from Hope Chapel Kaneohe
By Ruthy / Oct 29, 02:45 PM / #
Malia, Our little girl is growing up so fast! We here at the shop speak of you often; I’m so glad ypu’re blessing so many people and that you are in tune with God. Keep listening, Malia.
Love
Sadie
By Sadie Akamine / Oct 31, 07:02 PM / #