Guatemala 2009

If this works, you should be able see a video taken inside the nursery.
*update*
I realize it’s probably not working. I haven’t given up yet though, so stay tuned.
*update*
It should be working. It may take a minute to download before it plays, but it should work.
*update*
I’ve moved the video to it’s own page so [...]

Our local source just delivered fresh tortillas to us and Christie wanted to share with everyone.

What you can’t see is the steam coming off them, they are so fresh!

Yesterday Ethan, Bryan, and Ryan delivered the gifts to the mommas. They were ecstatic and poured over every item that they brought out of the bag. It was such a joy to see their delight over the cute purses. Thank you so much to all who contributed to these gifts. I think that they were [...]

Our market shoppers came across an interesting fruit yesterday and brought it back to the team for consumption. Do any of you know what this fruit is? Our shoppers failed to remember what it was called

This morning, after breakfast, Rachel and I prepared to head to Solola to the market to get more food for our group. I think I’m almost used to cooking for twenty people… but that meant restocking some things that didn’t last nearly as long as I thought they would. That’s not all bad though, because [...]

Molly: Playing with the older kids at the playground.

Corrine: Swimming with the kids.

Kristin: Playing with the kids on the playground.

Rachel: Going to the market.

Anna: Working on the roof in the rain.

Meredith: Getting up on the roof.

Bill: Jose, the head carpenter, called me his amigo.

Bryan: carrying four open coke [...]

If you haven’t seen, there are pictures available in the photo gallery

Our scripture reference for today is Psalm 66 & 67

What does this passage teach me about God?

What does this passage teach me about myself?

What is there that I need to do or believe about this passage?

How does this passage show my need for God’s grace to do his will?

Today started a little earlier than yesterday, but thanks to a one-hour time difference from home, it’s not too hard to get up early here. Breakfast was scheduled to start at 7 a.m., so I got to the kitchen by 6 a.m. to start pulling things together. Since the lighter breakfasts of fruit, [...]

At the suggestion from one of the parents, we asked each team member what their highlight of the day was.

Molly: Holding babies, playing with kids,

Corrine: Holding babies

Kristin: reading books to older kids

Rachel: Talking to Jose, the guy in charge

Anna: carrying the sheet roofing down the hill

Meredith: learning how to [...]