Our day began with a team devotional on encouragement and prayer. We have come to assist and encourage
the nannies and staff here, but we have received much more in return. We are learning how much it takes to get the
job done, and how well the staff here work together, especially when there are
no teams here. We try our hardest to learn their routine and step in with the
“hand on care”. Each day it’s easier to
bathe, clothe, feed, wipe runny noses, and put on shoes, for about 80 kids! To have all this done by the time the
children get their am snack is quite an accomplishment. After their snack, we have them in their play
areas and enjoy the hugs and learning we see all around us. One of the many highlights of this trip are
our time with the nannies during their lunch break is only about half an
hour. Lots of chocolate was handed out
as the nannies took turns reciting their verses. We have a few that are learning it in English
as well! Even us “gringo’s” are trying
to learn the fruits of the spirit in Spanish.
Our evening allowed us the opportunity to visit a jade
museum and store, while others went back to the market. It may be the Guatemalan air or just shopping, but some of our ladies are putting a new
meaning to ”shop till you drop”. We are
definitely learning about each other and realizing how God has woven this team
together as lovely as the beautiful and colorful material we see all around
us. A special treat was the visit of a
missionary couple, David and Glynis Miller, who are part of IMB, and are
working with local churches to adopt regions of Guatemala that do not have any
Gospel influence. They lead over 24 teams are year! Pray for them as they serve
to honor God’s call to GO!, and make disciples.
Please pray for Maria Asuncion as she learns to use her new
walker, she needs lots of exercise to get her legs strong. She just turned four and is still with the
1-2 year olds. Pray for Vincent from the
canaries (infants), who needed hospital care.
Keep all our nannies in prayer as they deal with long 12 hour shifts,
worrying about their kids, and working through working with very energetic, 3-5
year olds.
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