July 1, 2021 Rogue Wave Redemption by Cherrilynn Bisbano "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son. Romans 8:28-29 ESV The rooster interrupted my sleep every three hours. I rolled off the uncomfortable church pew and joined the team for breakfast of granola bars and a bottle of water. The pastor had invited us to El Salvador to show "The Jesus Film," and offered his church as our resting place. We gathered our gear for the day and the team headed for El Playa de Cuco beach about five hundred yards away. Its meaning, "crazy beach" — was a good name to express the events of the day. We set up the volleyball net, and played with the kids who lived on the beach. Small huts made of straw and wood transformed the beach into a makeshift village. Mothers nursed their babies and cooked meals on campfires outside while the men sat on logs and chatted. Volleyball was fun, but I escaped to write in my journal. Lord, Thank you for a log for our stuff or it would have been taken out to sea by the waves if we left it on the ground! We have not taken showers since yesterday morning. No Power! No Water! We must smell ripe! We are almost playing v-ball in the houses on the beach (water was coming close to us and the homes). I love you Father. Gracias." I put my journal away and went to the large log where our backpacks rested. The one I just thanked God for. I heard screaming... |
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