OVER LOAD

Eddie working on sound system

Thursday was a very busy day for our team. We started the morning off by working with the children and teaching our last lesson. They all enjoyed painting. It really touched me to see that the preschoolers would rather drink the paint than use it on paper. When talking with the teacher I learned that many don't get much to drink at home. WOW! So I guess to them it was something different. 

All the girls

In the afternoon we returned to the school/church to finish electrical and painting. Tripp, Eddie and Jamie were able to hang new lights, revamp the sound system, and fixed some wiring. We are proud that we were able to get 6 rooms painted in 3 days. We are so glad that we were able to make a difference in the appearance and freshen up the classrooms. 

On the way to the school it was raining cats and dogs. What a different side of the story we all got to see. We had to walk 200 yards in mud, water and got very wet. These parents, teachers, and children do this every time it rains. We got to see rain enter the classrooms and church due to little or no roof.  The words needing a roof doesn't describe the need!!! 

We were doubtful that any adults would show up for the last day of English class because of the rain.  What a blessings!!! There were about 10 committed students that came with no hesitation.  Mary and Nixa have been able to establish the ground work for future teams.  The goal is to empower the ones that are stronger in English to teach others.  This has been such of an answered prayer and proof that the fruits have been sowed.  

Last night we visited the Kairo's House. Kairo's is a place where parents and children can stay while the cancer patients receive treatment. These families are able to stay free and also close to the hospital. It helps them not have to sleep on the streets, and also have warm food. It was very touching to be able to serve the parents and children food, play and pray with each one of them. Daniel and Jamie went around the room and prayed for each one of the families. We heard many stories from the parents as most live 5 plus hours away and leave their husbands and other children behind. One story that we were told was this family has been at Kairo's for 2 years and 6 months. I can't even begin to think about not seeing my husband or child for that long. Can you? Tripp and I got to share our story of Hunter and what God has done in our life to help guide us medically. This is the first time we have shared our story, and are thankful we were able to give hope.  These wonderful families and their stories blessed us beyond words.

As we head to finish our last day in Guatemala, please pray that God will give us all the strength to enjoy the precious moments, as we have to tell them we are leaving. We all know it will be hard.