I caught up with a childhood friend recently who's been giving back in a whole new way. Rather than writing a check, she's been on flights to Honduras, the Dominican Republic, and Africa to offer the gift of her time, resources, and nursing skills. My friend, Gail and I grew up in a small country church, singing duets for special music on Sunday mornings. When missionaries visited, it was a big event. After the slideshow of the work in that exotic, foreign country, we'd rush back to the table where pottery, toys, and other curiosities would be on display. Going to the mission field seemed to be the height of adventure and one that was totally out of reach. That was then. Gail in the middle Gail, who's an RN discovered that foreign mission work isn't out of reach at all. In 2009, she made a short-term mission trip to Mozambique with Children's Relief International. Due to government regulations, Gail wasn't able to use her nursing skills on that ...
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