"Our friendship has broken barriers"

Two of my new friends beautifully summarized my experience in Cuba: On our first evening in San Nicholás de Bari, we were discussing the story of Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well, and Pastor Alison Infante (above left) reflected, "Discovering the Bible in community is a gift." Then, responding to an observation from one of our group about the story, Elder Mildred (above right) said, "Our friendship has broken barriers." I am grateful that my sense of Christian community has been extended beyond any potential barriers to include my brothers and sisters in Cuba, and I am grateful to them for welcoming me into their homes and hearts.