This blog is going to be picture overload! I did a terrible job at posting every way we ministered with Danville Baptist last week, but Pastor Joe David does not believe in rest for the weary. The team was able to build and dedicate 6 houses for families directly involved in the feeding center or GRACE … More October 16th!
Why did taking 87 Spanish-speaking kids with 12 English-speaking chaperones sound like a good idea? The group of 87 energetic kids met the El Tejar square at 7:30 to enjoy a quick breakfast and load the buses. It was obvious some of the parents were very nervous to allow their kids to travel to Guatemala … More Zoo Fun!
A huge thank you to Mrs. June Bailey! Somehow the Danville Baptist team managed to bring 6 homemade cakes made by Mrs. June. Lemon, Blueberry, and Banana–They are delicious. Soy’s favorite cake is banana, and Joe David brought him “real” hot dogs. He was pumped. Yesterday, I was eating lemon cake, drinking coffee, and writing … More October 11th
We had a great weekend as Soy participated in a men’s conference at GRACE church, attended church, and taught English. Mark Mast led the event for the men at the church, and Soy said it was a very powerful night. GRACE ministries has found favor in the eyes of the local police and two of … More October 9th
We were blessed with a very successful Pastor’s Conference. The men are pastors from El Salvador and Honduras who do not have the funds or access to any type of formal training. The pastors from Honduras drove 10 hours to be part of the event! They enjoyed the teaching and fellowship for the three days. … More El Salvador Pastor’s Conference
WE SURVIVED!!! In about 3 hours, we will drive down to El Tejar Central Park to pick up Deidra. Thank you for all the prayers. I dropped Deidra off Monday morning and left to “My Special Treasure” for “Children’s Day”. The students had a break from school work. They watched … More October 4th
As I am waiting to leave for El Salvador, we are watching the horrific news about the shooting in Las Vegas. Our heart breaks for the families. A few months ago I talked with a Guatemalan lady who currently lives in the U.S. Ironically, she shared with me how she thinks it is extrememly dangerous … More October 2nd
If you hear a scream about 4:00 pm (Guate time) it will be Soy celebrating the end of Spanish school. Are we fluent? Of course not but we know a lot more than we did 2 months ago. We will spend the next couple of months practicing Spanish with the locals. I prefer to practice … More September 29th
It is “freezing” in Chimaltenango! According to every other Guatemalan and myself it is cold. I dressed my girls in long sleeves, pants, and jackets to go outside. Lizzi said, “It is like we are real Guatemalans!” We laugh at how they relate certain things to living in Guatemala. Often times, while playing they try … More September 27th
One Week Left! This is our final week of Spanish school–PTL! No one will be happier than Soy. I have bribed him by offering lunch in Antigua on Friday if he tries his best this week. I prefer a classroom setting for learning, but Soy prefers interaction with people. We study by sitting one-on-one with … More September 25th
