This summer I went on a short-term mission trip to Nepal. While I was there I had the opportunity to disciple a group of four girls. We prayed and ministered together. It was amazing. One of the opportunities we had while we were there was we visited a Leper Colony. Since we had over 60 students and only 4 translators, I was not able to communicate well with those who were there. But we communicated in a different way. We hugged them, touched them, rubbed lotion on their hands, we showed them love in a way I have never done before. It was incredible. I don't think that most of those people have been touched since they contracted leprosy. God showed me that there are more ways to love than just saying nice things. There was one woman (on the left) who even let me braid here hair! And don't worry Leprosy is not something I can contract. The people at highest risk are those living in areas with poor conditions such as inadequate bedding, contaminated water and insufficient diet, or other diseases. And plus Leprosy is curable before a certain point. The only problem in Nepal is they can't afford the treatment, and they don't usually tell anyone until past the point where it can be cured. Anyway, the ministry was amazing. I truly believe that God is working in that village.
