The Power of One

Very shortly after we attended the Costa Rica information session, a man in my Sunday School class, J., returned from a mission trip to Honduras. The day his team was consecrated, J.'s wife brought a card for us all sign that would be given to him during his trip. She mentioned that he was not a person who would like a big production, but she just wanted to do something low-key to encourage him on his trip. I thought that was so sweet, and I looked forward to hearing all about his adventures. His talk was amazing...and for a low-key person, he came back overcome with emotion and eloquently spoke of the blessing that the trip had been! My decision to go to Costa Rica was cemented that day. He and his wife have since been wonderfully supportive, reassuring me that the sacrifices involved in going will be so worth it, and in more ways than I can imagine at this moment. I hope that after this experience, I can be as much of an encouragement to others thinking of going on a mission trip as this couple has been to me.