Every Saturday night for the last 6 weeks, my family and I
have been a part of a student café, I Café.
Reaching out to students, we feed them, chat with them, give a life
story about how a relationship with Jesus has transformed a life and “hang out”
by playing games and engaging in conversation.
This past Saturday, we made American Pancakes … and lots of
them. Students could choose the topping
of their choice: homemade syrup,
strawberries and whipped cream or powdered sugar. We made bacon. We made eggs.
We called our little feast the American Breakfast.
After having to be shown the art of construction a pancake,
student after student relayed their excitement, joy, pleasure, love, and pure
delight over our little culinary creation.
One student made the comment:
“I’ve only seen these on American films.
I never thought I would actually get to eat these!”
As an American, I take for granted the impact my culture has
on the rest of the world. A vast
majority of the planet gets its’ entertainment from my country. Along with those movies, songs and TV. shows
come American traditions that almost never get to be experienced … like eating
pancakes.
This doesn’t make me arrogant. It humbles me. The things I take for granted are things some
desire … strive for … dream of. I live
in affluence, intelligence and prosperity.
Yet, the one thing that caused a university student great joy was the
consuming of American pancakes.
Dear Americans … don’t take your nationality or privilege
for granted. Don’t become arrogant or
ungrateful. We have been given
much. If you don’t think so … take a
little trip to another part of the world and allow your eyes to be opened!
