Today marked the start of our work here in Guatemala with
the Orphans’ Heart Malnutrition Center.
Following a delicious breakfast (cooked by perennial favorites Art and
Ilvie) Jennifer Ruble (LaBelle, FL) shared with us from I Kings about God’s
faithfulness to a discouraged Elijah, encouraging us to trust whatever it is
that God has to show us this week, strengthening us with whatever He chooses
(like a raven) when we are weak and crying out. As we loaded the bus, it was so fitting that
Lynn Hauser’s t-shirt had Joshua 1:9 on it—the exact same scripture referenced
also referenced in today’s devotion.
Sightseeing was the agenda for today before we begin actual
work with the children tomorrow. We
stopped first at the R. Dalton Coffee Plantation outside of Antigua, with three
groups split into horseback riding, zip-lining and a coffee plantation
tour. By the end of the tour (my group) when
we finally were seated for a fresh cup of joe, I was truly questioning whether
I had ever actually had an incredible fresh and flavorful cup of coffee
before. Thank you, Barrista Roberto, for
a wonderful first day in Guatemala. Mariana, the malnutrition's new administrator, joined us for our excursion and even zip-lined... well kind-of. She zipped the first line but refused to return on the second line and had to be escorted back to the other side on a tandem zip with one of the workers, screaming and holding on for her dear life! Mariana gave us all a great laugh.
After lunch at quite possibly the worlds finest McDonald’s
(15th century-like architecture bursting with colorful bougainvillea nestled in
the heart of the Sierra Madre), we toured more landmarks and ancient
ruins. And then we finished our
adventure at the market, bartering for local goods of fine quality. Kudos to Thea (Tallahassee) for the best deal
of the day—a Walmart $5 watch traded for multiple, high-end items—to the envy
of all.
So here’s to Sunday and the high standard it set for
us. We are ready for this week and ready
to meet us with whatever God chooses.
Check back tomorrow for pictures!
Check back tomorrow for pictures!
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