We are here at the Home of Life in San Andreas safe and sound. The second half of our flight went very well. Just a short wait at the airport for the bus to come and all of our bags to get loaded and off we went to Seteca (our lodging for the night). The bus was again loaded and we were off before 8:00.
The bus ride was uneventful but bumpy as always. After ariving at the home, lunch was served. This was followed by introductions and some time to get oriented. We spent this morning training for our time when the workers will leave for their paseo (trip). LOTS to do with all these kids. Several different school schedules and chores and meals and laundry and more meals and more laundry! It is overwhelming, but we brought lots of help!
Please be praying for continued health for our team. Also, peace in the midst of chaos as we 'take over' the home. Everyone has jumped into getting to know the kids and it is very fun to get to see!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
In Houston
Here are a couple of pictures in Omaha waiting to depart.
Now we are sitting in Houston waiting for our next flight.
Now we are sitting in Houston waiting for our next flight.
Bags, bags, and more bags
(This is Caleb) So on the morning of departure, my mom decides to make me do the posting. The inexperienced fourteen-year-old is captain of this ship currently. We are 4 hours and 20 minutes away from getting on a plane to Houston at 1 PM. Then we have a layover and get on our flight to Guatemala at about 7 PM. We have a LOT of bags. But I guess with a 20-member team that's to be expected. My grandparents (Mom's parents) are coming down from South Dakota to help us take bags to the airport. My aunt and uncle (Mom's sister and brother-in-law) are also coming to our house to take bags. Here's a couple pictures to give you an idea.
Yeah, I know, I look like a doofus. If you look closely, you can see that the bag I'm putting a tag on already has a tag. Mom took the pic.
4 hours and 10 minutes till departure. Can't wait to see what God is going to do while we're there.
Yeah, I know, I look like a doofus. If you look closely, you can see that the bag I'm putting a tag on already has a tag. Mom took the pic.
4 hours and 10 minutes till departure. Can't wait to see what God is going to do while we're there.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Less than 3 weeks
We are now down to 20 days before our team gets on a plane. We took a break over Christmas and New Year's but are back to weekly meetings until we go. Last Sunday, we were also prayed over at church. Every team sent out on a global journey is "commissioned" by our church before they depart similar to Paul and Barnabas in the 13th chapter of Acts.
"While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off." Acts 13:2-3
In 2009, when we were living in Guatemala, we took care of Luisito and Venuncio while the rest of the kids went on their “paseo”. (see our posts from 2009) A paseo is an outing or a journey. For the kids at Hogar de Vida, it happens every January just before they head back to school. In 2009, Luisito and Venuncio were too little to go.
The kids all load onto a bus and head to the beach or to a waterpark for a couple days. It is special time for the kids . . . and lots of work for the adults! The kids will go on their paseo again this January. They are going for 3 nights this time. Luisito and Venuncio are now 3 and a half. Here is a picture of them from Christmas.
Part of the Lord’s vision for our time in Guatemala is to give the adults a paseo in February. They have agreed to leave our team in charge while they have some time to rest and have fun . . . without 30+ children! We are very excited to give them a break and pray that they will be blessed by their time away.
However, we have lots of planning still to do in our remaining 20 days. We want to have some activities for the kids. We need to plan a menu so that groceries can be purchased prior to our arrival. Then we need to pack all that we are bringing! The time will go fast! We would really appreciate your prayers. Thanks!
"While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off." Acts 13:2-3
In 2009, when we were living in Guatemala, we took care of Luisito and Venuncio while the rest of the kids went on their “paseo”. (see our posts from 2009) A paseo is an outing or a journey. For the kids at Hogar de Vida, it happens every January just before they head back to school. In 2009, Luisito and Venuncio were too little to go.
The kids all load onto a bus and head to the beach or to a waterpark for a couple days. It is special time for the kids . . . and lots of work for the adults! The kids will go on their paseo again this January. They are going for 3 nights this time. Luisito and Venuncio are now 3 and a half. Here is a picture of them from Christmas.
Part of the Lord’s vision for our time in Guatemala is to give the adults a paseo in February. They have agreed to leave our team in charge while they have some time to rest and have fun . . . without 30+ children! We are very excited to give them a break and pray that they will be blessed by their time away.
However, we have lots of planning still to do in our remaining 20 days. We want to have some activities for the kids. We need to plan a menu so that groceries can be purchased prior to our arrival. Then we need to pack all that we are bringing! The time will go fast! We would really appreciate your prayers. Thanks!
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