Megan, Lydia, & Emilie
Join Megan, Lydia, and Emilie as they share a reflection from Abaco with Many Hands. Read about the team’s hands-on experience learning to side a house for Wain, whose joy, resilience, and faith following a hurricane inspired everyone, and their visit to one of the island’s largest schools to witness the impact of its dedicated teachers and students.
Today we met a man named Wain. He gave us the privilege of not only siding his house but also telling us his story and how the hurricane affected his life. Even in the midst of absolute destruction, you could hear through his story how joyful and grateful he is for the Lord and what he’s done in Wain’s life. It was really impactful to see how someone in such tough circumstances can have faith in the Lord and trust Him even when everything seems like wreckage. Taking a step back and admiring him makes me realize how privileged we are and how much we take for granted.
Together as a team, we deciphered how to side a house, with little to no experience. While the first few minutes were slow and rocky, we soon found a rhythm and were able to accomplish much. Wain stood there beaming. It was inspiring to see the team come together and accomplish work to give back to someone who has brought so much joy to his community and been such a bright light for Jesus.
A handful of us went to one of the largest government schools on the island. I got to participate in the class and assist with the reading program that they started. I was impacted by the teachers and kids themselves. Watching Ms. Mills teach and encourage the kids was honestly one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. The idea that this program was started a couple of years ago and it was already impacting the school was incredible. And to know that their library is the only one on the island was humbling. In the US, we have books everywhere, and these kids don’t have the access we do. I was reminded how privileged we are. I will always remember that, and I am excited to share what Many Hands is doing in the schools of Abaco.
– Megan, Lydia, & Emilie
