Insights from Lynn

by Lynn Baynes

When I saw Kenny Lamm on my caller ID one day, I thought he must have been calling about school. Returning his call and him telling me about this trip, I only had one question--"Why me?" What made Kenny call me about a missions trip Front Street was going on? I asked him for a few days to pray about it and clear my calendar, but I had barely hung up the phone before I knew the answer. Too many times before I had asked God to wait for my timing and when it would be convenient for me to serve Him. This time I knew I had no choice, I needed to answer His call without excuses. I never thought until after I said, "Yes," that "Wow, I may not know anyone but Kenny on this trip." It turned out that I knew several already and after the first Sunday meeting, I knew I was with family.

God has started working before we left Statesville. I truly did not know what to expect in Honduras, I knew we were in God's hands to protect, guide, and use us for His purpose. As the people were pouring into the clinics each day, and telling me thing I totally could not understand, I would take a deep breath, say a prayer, and could feel an instant calming hand on my shoulder, and I knew I was not alone.

Treating patients from two weeks to ninety-four years old was interesting and challenging. Their needs were great and our numbers were few. However, they were grateful and never complained.

A smile is a universal language. Our poverty is their luxury. I would like to thank each team member for allowing this new kid on the block to tag along and be a part of this experience.

I love you all and look forward to working with you all again.