Not just clients, but neighbors

The first week of work at the World Relief office consisted of diving straight into training for community, ministry and development initiatives and then meeting the refugees. Settling down in the apartment complex that many of the refugees call their new home gives it a whole new twist to the experience. The refugees are not only our clients; they are our neighbors, friends, and part of our new community. Our relationship with the refugees has consisted of complete reciprocity. We teach them English, they teach us Burmese and Nepali, we visit them or invite them over for dinner, and they invite us to their house and fill us with presents. Everyday someone new comes and fills us with their generosity- they give us things ranging from fruits, vegetables and Fanta to Indian cakes and Burmese scarves. We cannot believe the kindness and love these people have for us, and we have not even helped them out yet! God shows his love and mercy for us through people like them. I am excited for what is yet to come. --Lissete