Monday-
What a wonderful first day it has been! It started out early with
the bus picking us up at 6:30 to go to breakfast. After eating some of us went
to work with a ministry called Happy Tummies and the rest of us went to a
school in San Juan. I happened to be the group going to the school in San Juan.
While we were there, we played games with different age groups. We worked with
one age group at a time. After playing with them, we sat them down and told
them about Jesus. Some of them were able to tell us who Jesus was and what He
has done for mankind. It felt so good to see the kids again. For those of you
who are wondering, Carolina and I reunited today. I think when it was happening
it didn't feel real. The fact that I was holding her again just blew my mind.
There is so much I could say on here about it, but there will be another time
for that. :)
After our morning at the school, we walked
back down to the church for lunch. For lunch it was hot dogs, potato soup, and
the most delicious pineapple you have ever had. We then went back to the school
but this time it was to hangout with middle school and high school kids. Since
it was raining, we went from classroom to classroom to talk to the students.
They asked us questions. Really good questions. What is your purpose in
Guatemala? Why are you here? Explain your religion. The kids here don't miss a
thing. Once the students were dismissed from class, we were going to get a big
game of soccer going. Since the kids didn't have much time and they had to eat
before they left, we decided to hold off until tomorrow. Looking forward to the
big game.
I am very proud of the team. Everywhere I turn
there are positive attitudes and people ready to jump in and help. Can't wait
to see what the rest of the week has instore!
-Carlie Smith
