Guatemala Update

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31: Tonight I am logging on from the city of Huehuetenango in Guatemala. Our mission team is serving in the orphanage Fundación Salvación. We flew to the city of Guatemala on Saturday where we met our translators and connected with our transportation. The drive which followed was very long and tiresome, but we made it safely.

On Sunday, we began the day with a brief church service for the children. This was followed by lunch and playing with the children. In fact, most of the day was dedicated to playing with the children.

The next day, Monday, began the work project phase of our trip. Everything from plumbing to painting and playgrounds to electrical work has been involved.

In the afternoons, our team has been dividing the children into three groups and offering something very similar to Vacation Bible School.

Tuesday we became aware of the fact that two of our team members were celebrating a birthday this week. This turned into a great excuse to have a party with the children...complete with three clowns and multiple piñatas.

It would be very difficult for me to explain in black and white the way that God has worked and the manner in which my heart has been touched. I could not begin to count the number of hugs and kisses I have received. Nor could I add up all the times a little child has called me (in Spanish) friend, teacher, and even daddy.

Tomorrow, Thursday, is our last day with the children. We will work until lunch. Then our plan is to have a pizza party and play games until evening with the children.


I miss my family, and God continues to remind me of how He has blessed me with my wonderful wife and three awesome children. I thank God for this opportunity to serve these children in Guatemala, and I thank my family for their encouragement and prayer support for us while here. I also thank God for the awesome team of people I have had the blessing to travel here with. They have blessed the children and me personally.