Feelings of missing the tiny things in Guatemala, like having to drink water from the jug, not being able to shower with hot water every day, not flushing toilet paper in the toilet, having quiet time set aside each morning, riding in the back of a pickup with tarp covering us for rain, and even not using a cell phone for everything are some of the things I miss. I'm not gonna lie, when I first got home, a few of those things were so refreshing and awesome-but I miss them now.
What an experience we had the last two weeks in Magdalena! I saw kids using Spanish with their host families, hugging Guatemalans in tears, sewing or making jewelry with those same women in COMMUNITY with them, helping lead worship, encouraging their teammates when they may have needed it most, sharing their hearts during team times at night, giving of themselves to help Guatemalans whether at their work are or host family, genuinely caring for niños en Guatemala, playing soccer with kids on their shoulders, visiting Guatemalans in their homes and praying with them, and worshipping with 2 other teams from Louisianna and Fresno and playing UNO with them!
I am SO proud of ALL the kids on my team for the things mentioned above as well as the love they showed to each other! Parents you should have seen how much they valued one another by their smiles and support, even on the days they weren't feeling the best!
Once again, I feel privileged and blessed to have been their leader. God is smiling down on this team right now, enjoying family! I already miss you!
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