Guatemala

Our internet stopped working a few days in so I wasn't able to write. Now as I sit here wanting to share each moment, remember every face and tell each person's story, I don't know where to start.

We got to see Astrid again! She has grown up since March, and has gotten even more beautiful. We had a great day together! Laura and her son, Roark got to meet their Compassion Child too! His name is Pablo and he is sweet, fun and very handsome! They told us that Astrid and Pablo are friends and play together a lot at the student center.

I joked that maybe they will get married someday :) Aren't they adorable!

Laura meeting Pablo and his sweet Mom

My sweet girl!

That's all I have for now. If you don't sponsor a child through Compassion, you probably should. I don't even have the words to explain what it feels like to see her, to know she is being educated, cared for and filled with The Word of God. She told me her favorite person in the Bible is Jesus and that she really likes the stories where He does miracles.

Later, her mom and the Compassion Rep. told us that our trip to come see them was a miracle for them. She told us that after my visit in March her mom had the courage and hope to make some big changes in their family. I don't say that to suggest that I did this for them, God used that time with them, He spoke to her heart. He used us to listen, smile, laugh, sing, dance, hug and hold hands with these beautiful people. He gave us both the miracle of knowing each other. To be completely honest, I am pretty sure I am getting the better end of this deal. Knowing Astrid and her mom, is a gift to my heart that I can't explain. All we had to do was say we'd help, all we had to do was go.

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Our first day

Today was amazing.

Drew and I are just so happy to be here :) We feel so comfortable and just truly love being here! Our team is so great, they didn't all know each other before this week, ages range from 11-37 and we are all getting along so wonderfully. We have gotten to have some great conversations and spend good time praying together along with lots of laughs.

Half of us helped demolish a wall at the school today while the other half went grocery shopping! Tonight we made our own attempt at some Guatemalan food and it was pretty yummy!

Tomorrow we get to take Laura's and Roark's and Drew's and my Compassion kids to the zoo! We can't wait to hug them and spend the morning with them! I am having trouble getting tired enough to sleep, the whole house is quiet, everyone in bed and I can't stop thinking about singing and dancing with sweet Astrid again!

Everything has gone so smoothly. Please keep praying for safety, health, and that God would give us His eyes and heart for everyone we meet, as well as teaching, changing and shaping our hearts in new ways.

I will post some pictures tomorrow night if our internet is working.

Sending love...

Heading back to Guatemala!

On Saturday Drew and I are taking a team to go work with Kairos Christian School again!

We are so excited to be going back and taking this great team with us :)

We will be doing a VBS with the kids and helping them finish constructing their new offices. We will also get to visit some of their homes.

Laura is a wonderful friend with a beautiful heart and she is coming with her 11 year old son, Roark. Laura and I both sponsor kids through Compassion in the same area so we are going to get to take them both to the zoo in Guatemala City on Monday. I have met my little girl, Astrid before but Drew hasn't and Laura and Roark will be meeting little Pablo for the first time!

I can't wait to see Astrid and her mom, Eva again!

I will try and post each day we are there. Please be praying for our team's travel, safety and that we are able to be a blessing to the people we meet.