Guatemala 2016 Update – On Our Way

Tonight, our family checked into the hotel by the airport where we will be departing early in the morning for our trip to Guatemala.  I’m not sure what kind of on-line access I will have once we touch down in Guatemala City.  If I have access, I’ll try to give you updates from time to time.  If I don’t have access, I’ll have plenty of stories to share when I return.

There have been so many plans, people, and prayers that have led us to this point.

Honestly, my week has been very busy, and I haven’t fully come to terms with the fact that we are going back to Xenacoj.  At work on Friday, I told several people that I would finally relax and get into the right mindset on the plane between Miami and Guatemala City.  We’ll see tomorrow if I’m right.

Guatemala has a way of recalibrating you.  The pace of life is slower.  There is a contentment that seems to radiate from the people we will be serving.  It’s my prayer that I will soak in the slower pace and the contentment.

My friend, Matt Lovell, encouraged me to be present as I traveled back to Guatemala.  This may be the best advice I could have received.  I want to connect with those I’m serving.  I want to connect with those serving along side me.  And I want to connect with my Creator.

Tomorrow, our journey in Xenacoj begins.

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Special thanks to Jeff and Christie Grover for helping us out with our car while we’re away.

Special thanks to Camela and Michael Pastorius for helping us out with our dog while we’re away.

Special thanks to John Ames for the timely note.  As I shared a couple weeks ago here on the blog, words have the power to tear down and to build up.  These words were a great encouragement.

And special thanks to all of you for your thoughts, prayers, and support.  I am humbled.

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And now, it’s time for bed.  Morning will come very early.

Buenos noches!