Guatemala Mission Trip Thoughts

I've been back in Conroe for a few days now, but as you can imagine my thoughts frequently return to our time in Guatemala...and specifically to the children I encountered. They were such a delightful group. A few seemed a little distant, but the majority of the children were all about giving and receiving love.

The team of people I traveled with were such a tremendous blessing to me personally and to the children of Fundación Salvación. I witnessed this group functioning in the various ways in which God had uniquely "wired" them up. Each person placed their spiritual gifts and God given natural abilities back in the hands of our Lord, and in doing so little lives were touched and the Good News of our Savior was proclaimed.

As we were preparing to leave and everyone was making their way back to the bus, I found myself sitting next to Santos...my newest best friend from Guatemala. Santos is seven years old and a smiling bundle of energy. The two of us played soccer for what seemed like hours during the course of our trip. As Santos and I were saying goodbye, I wondered what was going on in his thoughts. As he began to speak he asked if I would be back the next day. What do you say at a time like that? I can assure you that the word "no" did not come easy. While it was not possible for me to return the next day, I tried to explain that I hope to return again...maybe next year.

If you feel God nudging you right about now, I would be happy to share with you the details of how you too can love on some children in Guatemala that will love you in return. And if God should lead you specifically to Fundación Salvación, please do me a favor and play a little soccer with my friend Santos and give him a big hug for me.

¡En el nombre de Jesucristo!

Dale