The Virtuous Daughter Magazine Winter 2016/17 Edition | Page 41

gathered at the table for a wonderful meal . After much lively conversation , the pastor and his little family left for home . Tyra ’ s family was exhausted , so they went to bed right away .

The next day , Tyra ' s family headed over to the clinic to begin the work they had planned to do for so long . For the first week , they helped at the clinic sorting supplies and cleaning . The 2nd week , they helped at the church , doing some muchneeded painting . The 3rd week , they helped Marie at her house , trimming bushes and doing some repairs and cleaning , and in the 4th week they did street ministry . This was Tyra ’ s favorite . For several hours each day , Tyra ' s family and Elaya ' s family handed out Bibles and note cards with Bible verses , and read Scripture . They acted out Bible stories to anyone who would listen . The last day on the streets , a little boy about 9 years old came up to

Tyra and asked her why they were doing this . " So we can help people learn about Jesus !" Tyra replied . The young boy asked a whole bunch of other questions , and by the time they were done , the boy asked if she would help him give his heart to Jesus . So then and there , this young boy gave his heart to Christ . Tyra was thrilled ! This was REALLY what they had come for !

The next day , Tyra ' s family packed up and had one last meal with the pastor ’ s family and Marie . They tearfully said their good -bye ’ s . " Tyra ," said Elaya , " Your being here has encouraged me to keep sharing the Gospel to children !" Tyra smiled , " It wasn ' t me , it was God !" Then Tyra gave Elaya one last hug before they drove away down the dusty path . She waved until she could no longer see Elaya . This would be a trip she would never forget !